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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.83, 1,067.91 and 493.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.83, 1,067.91 and 493.20 is: 738.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.83 : 1,067.91 = 493.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.83/1,067.91 = 493.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.83x = 1,067.91 × 493.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.83x = 526,693.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,693.21/712.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.88

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