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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.77, 1,070.59 and 484.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.77, 1,070.59 and 484.14 is: 726.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.77 : 1,070.59 = 484.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.77/1,070.59 = 484.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.77x = 1,070.59 × 484.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.77x = 518,315.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,315.44/713.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.17

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