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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.36, 1,071.96 and 483.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.36, 1,071.96 and 483.32 is: 725.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.36 : 1,071.96 = 483.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.36/1,071.96 = 483.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.36x = 1,071.96 × 483.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.36x = 518,099.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,099.71/714.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.26

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