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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.14, 1,011.98 and 482.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.14, 1,011.98 and 482.18 is: 722.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.14 : 1,011.98 = 482.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.14/1,011.98 = 482.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.14x = 1,011.98 × 482.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.14x = 487,956.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,956.52/675.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.75

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