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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.04, 1,067.60 and 493.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.04, 1,067.60 and 493.20 is: 738.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.04 : 1,067.60 = 493.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.04/1,067.60 = 493.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.04x = 1,067.60 × 493.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.04x = 526,540.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,540.32/713.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.44

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