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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.97, 1,069.57 and 469.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.97, 1,069.57 and 469.76 is: 703.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.97 : 1,069.57 = 469.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.97/1,069.57 = 469.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.97x = 1,069.57 × 469.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.97x = 502,441.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,441.20/713.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.73

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