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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.73, 1,076.55 and 486.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.73, 1,076.55 and 486.34 is: 728.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.73 : 1,076.55 = 486.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.73/1,076.55 = 486.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.73x = 1,076.55 × 486.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.73x = 523,569.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,569.33/718.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.46

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