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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.92, 1,069.58 and 469.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.92, 1,069.58 and 469.92 is: 705.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.92 : 1,069.58 = 469.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.92/1,069.58 = 469.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.92x = 1,069.58 × 469.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.92x = 502,617.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,617.03/712.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.01

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