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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.64, 1,070.45 and 493.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.64, 1,070.45 and 493.57 is: 740.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.64 : 1,070.45 = 493.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.64/1,070.45 = 493.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.64x = 1,070.45 × 493.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.64x = 528,341.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,341.80/713.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.35

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