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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.22, 1,078.20 and 474.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.22, 1,078.20 and 474.96 is: 713.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.22 : 1,078.20 = 474.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.22/1,078.20 = 474.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.22x = 1,078.20 × 474.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.22x = 512,101.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,101.87/718.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.02

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