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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.56, 1,051.72 and 454.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.56, 1,051.72 and 454.12 is: 680.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.56 : 1,051.72 = 454.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.56/1,051.72 = 454.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.56x = 1,051.72 × 454.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.56x = 477,607.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,607.09/701.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.78

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