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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.23, 1,072.85 and 498.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.23, 1,072.85 and 498.96 is: 748.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.23 : 1,072.85 = 498.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.23/1,072.85 = 498.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.23x = 1,072.85 × 498.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.23x = 535,306.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,306.74/715.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.44

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