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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.32, 1,049.76 and 484.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.32, 1,049.76 and 484.24 is: 724.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.32 : 1,049.76 = 484.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.32/1,049.76 = 484.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.32x = 1,049.76 × 484.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.32x = 508,335.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,335.78/701.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.83

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