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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.97, 1,068.07 and 468.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.97, 1,068.07 and 468.76 is: 702.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.97 : 1,068.07 = 468.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.97/1,068.07 = 468.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.97x = 1,068.07 × 468.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.97x = 500,668.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,668.49/712.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.23

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