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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.29, 1,073.13 and 482.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.29, 1,073.13 and 482.01 is: 723.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.29 : 1,073.13 = 482.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.29/1,073.13 = 482.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.29x = 1,073.13 × 482.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.29x = 517,259.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,259.39/715.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.15

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