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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.43, 1,076.14 and 475.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.43, 1,076.14 and 475.04 is: 712.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.43 : 1,076.14 = 475.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.43/1,076.14 = 475.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.43x = 1,076.14 × 475.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.43x = 511,209.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,209.55/717.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.56

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