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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.38, 1,076.85 and 475.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.38, 1,076.85 and 475.02 is: 712.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.38 : 1,076.85 = 475.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.38/1,076.85 = 475.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.38x = 1,076.85 × 475.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.38x = 511,525.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,525.29/718.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.05

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