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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.19, 1,064.14 and 462.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.19, 1,064.14 and 462.87 is: 694.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.19 : 1,064.14 = 462.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.19/1,064.14 = 462.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.19x = 1,064.14 × 462.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.19x = 492,561.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,561.32/709.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.54

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