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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.69, 1,072.44 and 497.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.69, 1,072.44 and 497.61 is: 746.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.69 : 1,072.44 = 497.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.69/1,072.44 = 497.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.69x = 1,072.44 × 497.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.69x = 533,656.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,656.87/714.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.70

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