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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.08, 1,072.54 and 498.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.08, 1,072.54 and 498.12 is: 747.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.08 : 1,072.54 = 498.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.08/1,072.54 = 498.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.08x = 1,072.54 × 498.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.08x = 534,253.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,253.62/715.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.12

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