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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.80, 1,069.76 and 483.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.80, 1,069.76 and 483.14 is: 723.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.80 : 1,069.76 = 483.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.80/1,069.76 = 483.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.80x = 1,069.76 × 483.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.80x = 516,843.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,843.85/714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.06

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