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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.78, 1,052.61 and 485.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.78, 1,052.61 and 485.70 is: 727.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.78 : 1,052.61 = 485.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.78/1,052.61 = 485.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.78x = 1,052.61 × 485.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.78x = 511,252.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,252.68/702.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.47

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