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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.24, 1,075.12 and 471.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.24, 1,075.12 and 471.16 is: 705.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.24 : 1,075.12 = 471.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.24/1,075.12 = 471.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.24x = 1,075.12 × 471.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.24x = 506,553.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,553.54/718.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.27

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