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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.87, 1,065.19 and 466.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.87, 1,065.19 and 466.86 is: 699.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.87 : 1,065.19 = 466.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.87/1,065.19 = 466.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.87x = 1,065.19 × 466.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.87x = 497,294.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,294.60/710.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.56

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