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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.43, 1,076.76 and 475.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.43, 1,076.76 and 475.02 is: 711.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.43 : 1,076.76 = 475.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.43/1,076.76 = 475.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.43x = 1,076.76 × 475.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.43x = 511,482.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,482.54/718.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.95

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