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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.62, 1,071.35 and 483.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.62, 1,071.35 and 483.53 is: 725.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.62 : 1,071.35 = 483.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.62/1,071.35 = 483.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.62x = 1,071.35 × 483.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.62x = 518,029.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,029.87/713.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.92

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