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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.51, 1,052.37 and 483.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.51, 1,052.37 and 483.09 is: 723.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.51 : 1,052.37 = 483.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.51/1,052.37 = 483.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.51x = 1,052.37 × 483.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.51x = 508,389.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,389.42/702.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.68

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