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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.60, 1,073.52 and 485.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.60, 1,073.52 and 485.09 is: 726.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.60 : 1,073.52 = 485.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.60/1,073.52 = 485.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.60x = 1,073.52 × 485.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.60x = 520,748.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,748.45/716.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.70

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