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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.73, 1,073.55 and 484.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.73, 1,073.55 and 484.34 is: 725.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.73 : 1,073.55 = 484.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.73/1,073.55 = 484.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.73x = 1,073.55 × 484.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.73x = 519,957.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,957.84/716.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.46

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