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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.61, 1,055.24 and 484.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.61, 1,055.24 and 484.19 is: 726.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.61 : 1,055.24 = 484.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.61/1,055.24 = 484.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.61x = 1,055.24 × 484.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.61x = 510,934.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,934.23/703.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.16

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