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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.93, 1,072.59 and 467.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.93, 1,072.59 and 467.34 is: 702.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.93 : 1,072.59 = 467.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.93/1,072.59 = 467.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.93x = 1,072.59 × 467.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.93x = 501,264.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,264.21/713.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.12

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