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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.17, 1,050.06 and 480.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.17, 1,050.06 and 480.75 is: 720.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.17 : 1,050.06 = 480.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.17/1,050.06 = 480.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.17x = 1,050.06 × 480.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.17x = 504,816.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,816.35/700.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.99

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