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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.58, 1,073.07 and 499.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.58, 1,073.07 and 499.14 is: 747.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.58 : 1,073.07 = 499.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.58/1,073.07 = 499.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.58x = 1,073.07 × 499.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.58x = 535,612.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,612.16/716.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.46

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