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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.94, 1,065.68 and 461.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.94, 1,065.68 and 461.44 is: 690.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.94 : 1,065.68 = 461.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.94/1,065.68 = 461.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.94x = 1,065.68 × 461.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.94x = 491,739.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,739.74/711.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.71

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