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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.01, 1,050.12 and 481.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.01, 1,050.12 and 481.59 is: 721.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.01 : 1,050.12 = 481.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.01/1,050.12 = 481.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.01x = 1,050.12 × 481.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.01x = 505,727.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,727.29/701.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.43

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