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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.18, 1,053.75 and 483.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.18, 1,053.75 and 483.58 is: 724.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.18 : 1,053.75 = 483.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.18/1,053.75 = 483.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.18x = 1,053.75 × 483.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.18x = 509,572.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,572.43/703.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.67

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