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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.97, 1,070.04 and 482.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.97, 1,070.04 and 482.31 is: 722.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.97 : 1,070.04 = 482.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.97/1,070.04 = 482.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.97x = 1,070.04 × 482.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.97x = 516,090.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,090.99/713.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.85

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