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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.71, 1,079.63 and 476.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.71, 1,079.63 and 476.49 is: 713.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.71 : 1,079.63 = 476.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.71/1,079.63 = 476.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.71x = 1,079.63 × 476.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.71x = 514,434.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,434.09/720.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.79

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