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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.48, 1,070.22 and 485

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.48, 1,070.22 and 485 is: 727.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.48 : 1,070.22 = 485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.48/1,070.22 = 485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.48x = 1,070.22 × 485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.48x = 519,056.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,056.70/713.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.50

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