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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.97, 1,051.78 and 479.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.97, 1,051.78 and 479.27 is: 718.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.97 : 1,051.78 = 479.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.97/1,051.78 = 479.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.97x = 1,051.78 × 479.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.97x = 504,086.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,086.60/701.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.10

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