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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.75, 1,068.61 and 491.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.75, 1,068.61 and 491.86 is: 738.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.75 : 1,068.61 = 491.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.75/1,068.61 = 491.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.75x = 1,068.61 × 491.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.75x = 525,612.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,612.62/711.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.48

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