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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.49, 1,074.21 and 485.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.49, 1,074.21 and 485.83 is: 727.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.49 : 1,074.21 = 485.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.49/1,074.21 = 485.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.49x = 1,074.21 × 485.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.49x = 521,883.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,883.44/717.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.37

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