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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.68, 1,079.78 and 476.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.68, 1,079.78 and 476.88 is: 713.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.68 : 1,079.78 = 476.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.68/1,079.78 = 476.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.68x = 1,079.78 × 476.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.68x = 514,923.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,923.10/721.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.51

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