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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.50, 1,069.11 and 469.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.50, 1,069.11 and 469.14 is: 703.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.50 : 1,069.11 = 469.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.50/1,069.11 = 469.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.50x = 1,069.11 × 469.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.50x = 501,562.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,562.27/712.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.95

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