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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.01, 1,072.52 and 484.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.01, 1,072.52 and 484.35 is: 726.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.01 : 1,072.52 = 484.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.01/1,072.52 = 484.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.01x = 1,072.52 × 484.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.01x = 519,472.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,472.64/715.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.53

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