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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.56, 1,067.42 and 480.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.56, 1,067.42 and 480.80 is: 720.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.56 : 1,067.42 = 480.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.56/1,067.42 = 480.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.56x = 1,067.42 × 480.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.56x = 513,215.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,215.54/712.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.24

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