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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.20, 1,073.32 and 484.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.20, 1,073.32 and 484.56 is: 727.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.20 : 1,073.32 = 484.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.20/1,073.32 = 484.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.20x = 1,073.32 × 484.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.20x = 520,087.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,087.94/715.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.19

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