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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.71, 1,069.56 and 482.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.71, 1,069.56 and 482.04 is: 723.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.71 : 1,069.56 = 482.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.71/1,069.56 = 482.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.71x = 1,069.56 × 482.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.71x = 515,570.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,570.70/712.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.39

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