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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.65, 1,063.44 and 491.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.65, 1,063.44 and 491.32 is: 735.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.65 : 1,063.44 = 491.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.65/1,063.44 = 491.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.65x = 1,063.44 × 491.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.65x = 522,489.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,489.34/710.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.23

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