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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.60, 1,076.07 and 474.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.60, 1,076.07 and 474.38 is: 710.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.60 : 1,076.07 = 474.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.60/1,076.07 = 474.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.60x = 1,076.07 × 474.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.60x = 510,466.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,466.09/718.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.36

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