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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.68, 1,064.76 and 493.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.68, 1,064.76 and 493.84 is: 739.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.68 : 1,064.76 = 493.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.68/1,064.76 = 493.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.68x = 1,064.76 × 493.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.68x = 525,821.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,821.08/710.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.88

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