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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.44, 1,051.27 and 484.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.44, 1,051.27 and 484.17 is: 726.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.44 : 1,051.27 = 484.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.44/1,051.27 = 484.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.44x = 1,051.27 × 484.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.44x = 508,993.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,993.40/700.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.68

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