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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.19, 1,072.71 and 484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.19, 1,072.71 and 484.20 is: 726.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.19 : 1,072.71 = 484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.19/1,072.71 = 484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.19x = 1,072.71 × 484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.19x = 519,406.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,406.18/715.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.25

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