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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.56, 1,068.72 and 469.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.56, 1,068.72 and 469.75 is: 703.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.56 : 1,068.72 = 469.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.56/1,068.72 = 469.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.56x = 1,068.72 × 469.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.56x = 502,031.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,031.22/713.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.56

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