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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.06, 1,066.72 and 467.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.06, 1,066.72 and 467.84 is: 700.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.06 : 1,066.72 = 467.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.06/1,066.72 = 467.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.06x = 1,066.72 × 467.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.06x = 499,054.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,054.28/712.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.86

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