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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.56, 1,071.83 and 494.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.56, 1,071.83 and 494.64 is: 741.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.56 : 1,071.83 = 494.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.56/1,071.83 = 494.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.56x = 1,071.83 × 494.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.56x = 530,171.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,171.23/714.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.96

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