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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.81, 1,063.58 and 462.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.81, 1,063.58 and 462.50 is: 693.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.81 : 1,063.58 = 462.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.81/1,063.58 = 462.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.81x = 1,063.58 × 462.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.81x = 491,902.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,902.11/708.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.98

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