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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.96, 1,067.98 and 481.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.96, 1,067.98 and 481.08 is: 721.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.96 : 1,067.98 = 481.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.96/1,067.98 = 481.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.96x = 1,067.98 × 481.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.96x = 513,783.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,783.82/711.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.65

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