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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.80, 1,052.70 and 483.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.80, 1,052.70 and 483.10 is: 724.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.80 : 1,052.70 = 483.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.80/1,052.70 = 483.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.80x = 1,052.70 × 483.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.80x = 508,559.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,559.37/701.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.65

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