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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.69, 1,074.26 and 469.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.69, 1,074.26 and 469.11 is: 703.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.69 : 1,074.26 = 469.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.69/1,074.26 = 469.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.69x = 1,074.26 × 469.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.69x = 503,943.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,943.76/716.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.16

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