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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.24, 1,067.34 and 480.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.24, 1,067.34 and 480.54 is: 721.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.24 : 1,067.34 = 480.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.24/1,067.34 = 480.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.24x = 1,067.34 × 480.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.24x = 512,899.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,899.56/711.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.13

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