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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.58, 1,052.82 and 484.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.58, 1,052.82 and 484.77 is: 727.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.58 : 1,052.82 = 484.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.58/1,052.82 = 484.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.58x = 1,052.82 × 484.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.58x = 510,375.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,375.55/701.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.47

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