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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.86, 1,051.86 and 485.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.86, 1,051.86 and 485.51 is: 726.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.86 : 1,051.86 = 485.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.86/1,051.86 = 485.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.86x = 1,051.86 × 485.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.86x = 510,688.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,688.55/702.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.59

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