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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.57, 1,047.33 and 482.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.57, 1,047.33 and 482.49 is: 722.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.57 : 1,047.33 = 482.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.57/1,047.33 = 482.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.57x = 1,047.33 × 482.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.57x = 505,326.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,326.25/699.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.34

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