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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.78, 1,072.10 and 485.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.78, 1,072.10 and 485.14 is: 727.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.78 : 1,072.10 = 485.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.78/1,072.10 = 485.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.78x = 1,072.10 × 485.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.78x = 520,118.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,118.59/714.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.66

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