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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.13, 1,067.09 and 480.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.13, 1,067.09 and 480.15 is: 719.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.13 : 1,067.09 = 480.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.13/1,067.09 = 480.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.13x = 1,067.09 × 480.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.13x = 512,360.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,360.86/712.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.48

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