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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.90, 1,078.06 and 474.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.90, 1,078.06 and 474.90 is: 713.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.90 : 1,078.06 = 474.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.90/1,078.06 = 474.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.90x = 1,078.06 × 474.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.90x = 511,970.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,970.69/717.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.15

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