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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.24, 1,065.72 and 467.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.24, 1,065.72 and 467.58 is: 700.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.24 : 1,065.72 = 467.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.24/1,065.72 = 467.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.24x = 1,065.72 × 467.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.24x = 498,309.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,309.36/711.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.62

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