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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.56, 1,068.52 and 496.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.56, 1,068.52 and 496.24 is: 744.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.56 : 1,068.52 = 496.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.56/1,068.52 = 496.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.56x = 1,068.52 × 496.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.56x = 530,242.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,242.36/712.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.14

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