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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.74, 1,049.04 and 482.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.74, 1,049.04 and 482.28 is: 725.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.74 : 1,049.04 = 482.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.74/1,049.04 = 482.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.74x = 1,049.04 × 482.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.74x = 505,931.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,931.01/697.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.10

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