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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.05, 1,066.11 and 492.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.05, 1,066.11 and 492.20 is: 736.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.05 : 1,066.11 = 492.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.05/1,066.11 = 492.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.05x = 1,066.11 × 492.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.05x = 524,739.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,739.34/712.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.94

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