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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.67, 1,062.42 and 462.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.67, 1,062.42 and 462.12 is: 692.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.67 : 1,062.42 = 462.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.67/1,062.42 = 462.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.67x = 1,062.42 × 462.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.67x = 490,965.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,965.53/708.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.80

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