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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.58, 1,054.32 and 485.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.58, 1,054.32 and 485.78 is: 728.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.58 : 1,054.32 = 485.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.58/1,054.32 = 485.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.58x = 1,054.32 × 485.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.58x = 512,167.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,167.57/702.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.98

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