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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.23, 1,075.85 and 474.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.23, 1,075.85 and 474.23 is: 711.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.23 : 1,075.85 = 474.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.23/1,075.85 = 474.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.23x = 1,075.85 × 474.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.23x = 510,200.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,200.35/717.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.35

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