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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.18, 1,064.34 and 495.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.18, 1,064.34 and 495.72 is: 741.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.18 : 1,064.34 = 495.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.18/1,064.34 = 495.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.18x = 1,064.34 × 495.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.18x = 527,614.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,614.62/711.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.89

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