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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.44, 1,071.96 and 484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.44, 1,071.96 and 484.20 is: 726.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.44 : 1,071.96 = 484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.44/1,071.96 = 484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.44x = 1,071.96 × 484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.44x = 519,043.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,043.03/714.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.51

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