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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.93, 1,067.89 and 469.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.93, 1,067.89 and 469.53 is: 704.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.93 : 1,067.89 = 469.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.93/1,067.89 = 469.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.93x = 1,067.89 × 469.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.93x = 501,406.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,406.39/711.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.29

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