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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.36, 1,070.43 and 482.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.36, 1,070.43 and 482.34 is: 722.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.36 : 1,070.43 = 482.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.36/1,070.43 = 482.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.36x = 1,070.43 × 482.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.36x = 516,311.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,311.21/714.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.76

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