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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.20, 1,066.62 and 469.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.20, 1,066.62 and 469.04 is: 703.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.20 : 1,066.62 = 469.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.20/1,066.62 = 469.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.20x = 1,066.62 × 469.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.20x = 500,287.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,287.44/711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.44

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