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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.60, 1,074.57 and 473.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.60, 1,074.57 and 473.38 is: 708.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.60 : 1,074.57 = 473.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.60/1,074.57 = 473.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.60x = 1,074.57 × 473.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.60x = 508,679.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,679.95/717.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.86

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