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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.28, 1,076.19 and 474.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.28, 1,076.19 and 474.82 is: 712.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.28 : 1,076.19 = 474.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.28/1,076.19 = 474.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.28x = 1,076.19 × 474.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.28x = 510,996.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,996.54/717.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.41

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