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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.36, 1,073.72 and 499.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.36, 1,073.72 and 499.28 is: 748.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.36 : 1,073.72 = 499.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.36/1,073.72 = 499.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.36x = 1,073.72 × 499.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.36x = 536,086.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,086.92/716.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.35

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