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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.07, 1,063.60 and 489.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.07, 1,063.60 and 489.65 is: 733.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.07 : 1,063.60 = 489.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.07/1,063.60 = 489.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.07x = 1,063.60 × 489.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.07x = 520,785.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,785.20/710.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.43

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