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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.02, 1,076.96 and 476.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.02, 1,076.96 and 476.03 is: 714.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.02 : 1,076.96 = 476.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.02/1,076.96 = 476.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.02x = 1,076.96 × 476.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.02x = 512,669.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,669.15/718.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.00

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