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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.20, 1,075.28 and 496.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.20, 1,075.28 and 496.31 is: 745.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.20 : 1,075.28 = 496.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.20/1,075.28 = 496.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.20x = 1,075.28 × 496.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.20x = 533,664.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,664.36/716.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.14

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