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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.97, 1,070.01 and 495.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.97, 1,070.01 and 495.13 is: 743.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.97 : 1,070.01 = 495.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.97/1,070.01 = 495.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.97x = 1,070.01 × 495.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.97x = 529,794.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,794.05/712.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.08

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