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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.32, 1,068.30 and 481.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.32, 1,068.30 and 481.08 is: 721.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.32 : 1,068.30 = 481.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.32/1,068.30 = 481.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.32x = 1,068.30 × 481.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.32x = 513,937.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,937.76/712.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.50

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