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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.90, 1,058.27 and 484.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.90, 1,058.27 and 484.79 is: 727.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.90 : 1,058.27 = 484.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.90/1,058.27 = 484.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.90x = 1,058.27 × 484.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.90x = 513,031.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,031.00/704.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.80

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