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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.93, 1,051.38 and 457.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.93, 1,051.38 and 457.72 is: 685.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.93 : 1,051.38 = 457.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.93/1,051.38 = 457.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.93x = 1,051.38 × 457.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.93x = 481,235.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,235.03/701.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.59

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