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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.40, 1,068.39 and 470.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.40, 1,068.39 and 470.21 is: 705.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.40 : 1,068.39 = 470.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.40/1,068.39 = 470.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.40x = 1,068.39 × 470.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.40x = 502,362.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,362.32/712.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.17

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