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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.79, 1,073.88 and 482.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.79, 1,073.88 and 482.51 is: 723.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.79 : 1,073.88 = 482.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.79/1,073.88 = 482.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.79x = 1,073.88 × 482.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.79x = 518,152.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,152.47/715.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.89

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