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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.11, 1,050.57 and 483.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.11, 1,050.57 and 483.30 is: 725.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.11 : 1,050.57 = 483.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.11/1,050.57 = 483.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.11x = 1,050.57 × 483.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.11x = 507,740.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,740.48/700.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.23

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