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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.11, 1,068.56 and 481.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.11, 1,068.56 and 481.09 is: 720.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.11 : 1,068.56 = 481.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.11/1,068.56 = 481.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.11x = 1,068.56 × 481.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.11x = 514,065.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,065.78/713.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.88

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