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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.14, 1,070.10 and 496.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.14, 1,070.10 and 496.30 is: 744.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.14 : 1,070.10 = 496.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.14/1,070.10 = 496.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.14x = 1,070.10 × 496.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.14x = 531,090.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,090.63/713.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.72

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