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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.64, 1,054.44 and 485.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.64, 1,054.44 and 485.48 is: 727.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.64 : 1,054.44 = 485.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.64/1,054.44 = 485.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.64x = 1,054.44 × 485.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.64x = 511,909.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,909.53/703.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.52

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