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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.64, 1,072.38 and 498.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.64, 1,072.38 and 498.20 is: 746.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.64 : 1,072.38 = 498.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.64/1,072.38 = 498.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.64x = 1,072.38 × 498.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.64x = 534,259.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,259.72/715.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.55

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