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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.36, 1,067.87 and 469.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.36, 1,067.87 and 469.28 is: 702.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.36 : 1,067.87 = 469.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.36/1,067.87 = 469.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.36x = 1,067.87 × 469.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.36x = 501,130.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,130.03/713.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.49

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