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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.02, 1,056.45 and 485.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.02, 1,056.45 and 485.42 is: 727.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.02 : 1,056.45 = 485.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.02/1,056.45 = 485.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.02x = 1,056.45 × 485.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.02x = 512,821.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,821.96/705.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.39

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