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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.24, 1,070.75 and 482.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.24, 1,070.75 and 482.48 is: 723.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.24 : 1,070.75 = 482.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.24/1,070.75 = 482.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.24x = 1,070.75 × 482.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.24x = 516,607.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,607.69/714.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.30

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