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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.36, 1,072.10 and 497.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.36, 1,072.10 and 497.06 is: 743.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.36 : 1,072.10 = 497.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.36/1,072.10 = 497.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.36x = 1,072.10 × 497.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.36x = 532,898.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,898.03/716.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.90

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