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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.18, 1,068.14 and 495.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.18, 1,068.14 and 495.30 is: 741.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.18 : 1,068.14 = 495.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.18/1,068.14 = 495.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.18x = 1,068.14 × 495.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.18x = 529,049.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,049.74/713.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.82

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