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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.24, 1,062.72 and 465.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.24, 1,062.72 and 465.58 is: 697.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.24 : 1,062.72 = 465.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.24/1,062.72 = 465.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.24x = 1,062.72 × 465.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.24x = 494,781.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,781.18/709.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.62

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