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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.56, 1,065.52 and 494.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.56, 1,065.52 and 494.24 is: 741.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.56 : 1,065.52 = 494.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.56/1,065.52 = 494.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.56x = 1,065.52 × 494.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.56x = 526,622.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,622.60/710.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.14

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