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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.66, 1,069.08 and 469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.66, 1,069.08 and 469.44 is: 703.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.66 : 1,069.08 = 469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.66/1,069.08 = 469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.66x = 1,069.08 × 469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.66x = 501,868.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,868.92/713.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.23

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