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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.66, 1,069.95 and 481.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.66, 1,069.95 and 481.90 is: 722.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.66 : 1,069.95 = 481.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.66/1,069.95 = 481.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.66x = 1,069.95 × 481.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.66x = 515,608.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,608.91/713.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.49

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