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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.66, 1,076.49 and 475.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.66, 1,076.49 and 475.74 is: 713.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.66 : 1,076.49 = 475.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.66/1,076.49 = 475.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.66x = 1,076.49 × 475.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.66x = 512,129.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,129.35/717.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.61

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