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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.12, 1,070.76 and 483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.12, 1,070.76 and 483 is: 724.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.12 : 1,070.76 = 483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.12/1,070.76 = 483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.12x = 1,070.76 × 483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.12x = 517,177.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,177.08/714.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.22

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