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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702, 1,051.08 and 484.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702, 1,051.08 and 484.56 is: 725.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702 : 1,051.08 = 484.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702/1,051.08 = 484.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702x = 1,051.08 × 484.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702x = 509,311.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,311.32/702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.51

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