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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.37, 1,075.59 and 473.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.37, 1,075.59 and 473.15 is: 709.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.37 : 1,075.59 = 473.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.37/1,075.59 = 473.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.37x = 1,075.59 × 473.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.37x = 508,918.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,918.10/717.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.42

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