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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.18, 1,070.30 and 481.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.18, 1,070.30 and 481.52 is: 722.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.18 : 1,070.30 = 481.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.18/1,070.30 = 481.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.18x = 1,070.30 × 481.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.18x = 515,366.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,366.71/713.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.64

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