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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.92, 1,061.64 and 465.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.92, 1,061.64 and 465.20 is: 696.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.92 : 1,061.64 = 465.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.92/1,061.64 = 465.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.92x = 1,061.64 × 465.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.92x = 493,874.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,874.93/708.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.66

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