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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.73, 1,069.10 and 469.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.73, 1,069.10 and 469.73 is: 704.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.73 : 1,069.10 = 469.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.73/1,069.10 = 469.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.73x = 1,069.10 × 469.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.73x = 502,188.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,188.34/712.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.60

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