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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.76, 1,075.50 and 485.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.76, 1,075.50 and 485.46 is: 728.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.76 : 1,075.50 = 485.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.76/1,075.50 = 485.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.76x = 1,075.50 × 485.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.76x = 522,112.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,112.23/716.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.43

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