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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.34, 1,064.53 and 465.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.34, 1,064.53 and 465.78 is: 699.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.34 : 1,064.53 = 465.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.34/1,064.53 = 465.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.34x = 1,064.53 × 465.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.34x = 495,836.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,836.78/709.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.01

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