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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.48, 1,071.72 and 486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.48, 1,071.72 and 486 is: 729

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.48 : 1,071.72 = 486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.48/1,071.72 = 486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.48x = 1,071.72 × 486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.48x = 520,855.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,855.92/714.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729

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