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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.36, 1,067.60 and 494.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.36, 1,067.60 and 494.06 is: 739.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.36 : 1,067.60 = 494.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.36/1,067.60 = 494.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.36x = 1,067.60 × 494.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.36x = 527,454.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,454.35/713.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.39

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