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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.14, 1,050.71 and 482.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.14, 1,050.71 and 482.81 is: 722.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.14 : 1,050.71 = 482.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.14/1,050.71 = 482.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.14x = 1,050.71 × 482.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.14x = 507,285.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,285.63/702.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.49

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