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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.44, 1,074.44 and 486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.44, 1,074.44 and 486.72 is: 729.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.44 : 1,074.44 = 486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.44/1,074.44 = 486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.44x = 1,074.44 × 486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.44x = 522,951.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,951.44/716.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.93

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