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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.99, 1,065.96 and 467.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.99, 1,065.96 and 467.78 is: 700.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.99 : 1,065.96 = 467.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.99/1,065.96 = 467.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.99x = 1,065.96 × 467.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.99x = 498,629.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,629.44/711.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.33

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