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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.74, 1,055.04 and 486.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.74, 1,055.04 and 486.28 is: 731.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.74 : 1,055.04 = 486.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.74/1,055.04 = 486.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.74x = 1,055.04 × 486.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.74x = 513,044.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,044.85/701.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.10

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