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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.94, 1,067.40 and 469.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.94, 1,067.40 and 469.02 is: 704.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.94 : 1,067.40 = 469.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.94/1,067.40 = 469.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.94x = 1,067.40 × 469.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.94x = 500,631.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,631.95/710.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.18

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