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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.95, 1,070.93 and 483.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.95, 1,070.93 and 483.31 is: 724.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.95 : 1,070.93 = 483.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.95/1,070.93 = 483.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.95x = 1,070.93 × 483.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.95x = 517,591.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,591.18/713.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.97

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