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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.93, 1,075.05 and 486.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.93, 1,075.05 and 486.15 is: 729.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.93 : 1,075.05 = 486.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.93/1,075.05 = 486.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.93x = 1,075.05 × 486.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.93x = 522,636.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,636.21/716.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.00

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