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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.19, 1,052.19 and 484.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.19, 1,052.19 and 484.31 is: 726.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.19 : 1,052.19 = 484.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.19/1,052.19 = 484.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.19x = 1,052.19 × 484.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.19x = 509,588.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,588.77/701.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.75

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