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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.40, 1,064.40 and 468.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.40, 1,064.40 and 468.40 is: 700.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.40 : 1,064.40 = 468.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.40/1,064.40 = 468.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.40x = 1,064.40 × 468.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.40x = 498,564.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,564.96/711.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.82

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