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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.85, 1,069.75 and 469.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.85, 1,069.75 and 469.86 is: 704.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.85 : 1,069.75 = 469.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.85/1,069.75 = 469.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.85x = 1,069.75 × 469.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.85x = 502,636.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,636.50/713.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.12

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