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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.80, 1,066.80 and 496.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.80, 1,066.80 and 496.80 is: 743.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.80 : 1,066.80 = 496.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.80/1,066.80 = 496.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.80x = 1,066.80 × 496.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.80x = 529,986.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,986.24/712.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.53

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