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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.96, 1,056.76 and 461.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.96, 1,056.76 and 461.69 is: 692.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.96 : 1,056.76 = 461.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.96/1,056.76 = 461.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.96x = 1,056.76 × 461.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.96x = 487,895.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,895.52/704.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.09

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