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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.20, 1,075.47 and 473.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.20, 1,075.47 and 473.99 is: 709.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.20 : 1,075.47 = 473.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.20/1,075.47 = 473.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.20x = 1,075.47 × 473.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.20x = 509,762.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,762.03/718.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.78

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