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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.38, 1,073.82 and 484.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.38, 1,073.82 and 484.70 is: 726.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.38 : 1,073.82 = 484.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.38/1,073.82 = 484.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.38x = 1,073.82 × 484.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.38x = 520,483.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,483.04/716.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.55

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