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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.65, 1,064.94 and 492.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.65, 1,064.94 and 492.32 is: 736.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.65 : 1,064.94 = 492.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.65/1,064.94 = 492.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.65x = 1,064.94 × 492.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.65x = 524,291.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,291.26/711.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.73

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