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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.25, 1,065.47 and 467.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.25, 1,065.47 and 467.03 is: 699.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.25 : 1,065.47 = 467.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.25/1,065.47 = 467.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.25x = 1,065.47 × 467.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.25x = 497,606.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,606.45/711.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.63

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