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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.50, 1,050.88 and 482.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.50, 1,050.88 and 482.10 is: 722.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.50 : 1,050.88 = 482.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.50/1,050.88 = 482.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.50x = 1,050.88 × 482.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.50x = 506,629.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,629.25/701.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.21

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