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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.24, 1,073.45 and 468.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.24, 1,073.45 and 468.99 is: 702.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.24 : 1,073.45 = 468.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.24/1,073.45 = 468.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.24x = 1,073.45 × 468.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.24x = 503,438.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,438.49/716.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.89

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