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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.93, 1,066.40 and 467.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.93, 1,066.40 and 467.80 is: 701.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.93 : 1,066.40 = 467.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.93/1,066.40 = 467.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.93x = 1,066.40 × 467.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.93x = 498,861.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,861.92/710.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.70

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