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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.82, 1,051.70 and 484.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.82, 1,051.70 and 484.01 is: 726.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.82 : 1,051.70 = 484.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.82/1,051.70 = 484.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.82x = 1,051.70 × 484.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.82x = 509,033.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,033.32/700.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.34

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