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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.98, 1,068.48 and 493.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.98, 1,068.48 and 493.57 is: 738.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.98 : 1,068.48 = 493.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.98/1,068.48 = 493.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.98x = 1,068.48 × 493.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.98x = 527,369.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,369.67/713.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.63

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