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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.96, 1,066.80 and 468.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.96, 1,066.80 and 468.96 is: 702.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.96 : 1,066.80 = 468.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.96/1,066.80 = 468.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.96x = 1,066.80 × 468.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.96x = 500,286.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,286.53/711.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.69

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