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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.84, 1,068.28 and 468.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.84, 1,068.28 and 468.28 is: 702.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.84 : 1,068.28 = 468.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.84/1,068.28 = 468.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.84x = 1,068.28 × 468.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.84x = 500,254.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,254.16/711.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.76

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