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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.56, 1,066.14 and 480.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.56, 1,066.14 and 480.32 is: 720.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.56 : 1,066.14 = 480.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.56/1,066.14 = 480.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.56x = 1,066.14 × 480.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.56x = 512,088.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,088.36/710.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.68

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