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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.98, 1,073.16 and 484.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.98, 1,073.16 and 484.62 is: 726.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.98 : 1,073.16 = 484.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.98/1,073.16 = 484.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.98x = 1,073.16 × 484.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.98x = 520,074.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,074.80/715.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.38

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