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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.36, 1,071.93 and 483.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.36, 1,071.93 and 483.34 is: 724.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.36 : 1,071.93 = 483.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.36/1,071.93 = 483.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.36x = 1,071.93 × 483.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.36x = 518,106.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,106.65/715.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.26

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