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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.65, 1,071.90 and 485.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.65, 1,071.90 and 485.02 is: 727.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.65 : 1,071.90 = 485.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.65/1,071.90 = 485.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.65x = 1,071.90 × 485.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.65x = 519,890.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,890.26/714.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.47

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