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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.64, 1,067.54 and 468.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.64, 1,067.54 and 468.42 is: 701.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.64 : 1,067.54 = 468.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.64/1,067.54 = 468.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.64x = 1,067.54 × 468.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.64x = 500,060.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,060.50/712.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.70

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