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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.95, 1,073.03 and 482.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.95, 1,073.03 and 482.38 is: 721.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.95 : 1,073.03 = 482.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.95/1,073.03 = 482.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.95x = 1,073.03 × 482.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.95x = 517,608.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,608.21/716.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.96

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