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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.97, 1,066.57 and 467.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.97, 1,066.57 and 467.76 is: 700.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.97 : 1,066.57 = 467.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.97/1,066.57 = 467.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.97x = 1,066.57 × 467.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.97x = 498,898.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,898.78/711.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.73

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