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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.72, 1,049.73 and 484.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.72, 1,049.73 and 484.45 is: 725.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.72 : 1,049.73 = 484.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.72/1,049.73 = 484.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.72x = 1,049.73 × 484.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.72x = 508,541.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,541.70/700.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.74

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