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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711, 1,066.86 and 467.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711, 1,066.86 and 467.64 is: 701.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711 : 1,066.86 = 467.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711/1,066.86 = 467.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711x = 1,066.86 × 467.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711x = 498,906.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,906.41/711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.70

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