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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.40, 1,068.84 and 495.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.40, 1,068.84 and 495.96 is: 743.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.40 : 1,068.84 = 495.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.40/1,068.84 = 495.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.40x = 1,068.84 × 495.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.40x = 530,101.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,101.89/713.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.06

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