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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.36, 1,048 and 483.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.36, 1,048 and 483.20 is: 722.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.36 : 1,048 = 483.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.36/1,048 = 483.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.36x = 1,048 × 483.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.36x = 506,393.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,393.60/701.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.02

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