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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.53, 1,073.60 and 484.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.53, 1,073.60 and 484.68 is: 727.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.53 : 1,073.60 = 484.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.53/1,073.60 = 484.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.53x = 1,073.60 × 484.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.53x = 520,350.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,350.02/715.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.22

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