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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.38, 1,073.40 and 485.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.38, 1,073.40 and 485.16 is: 727.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.38 : 1,073.40 = 485.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.38/1,073.40 = 485.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.38x = 1,073.40 × 485.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.38x = 520,770.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,770.74/715.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.96

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