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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.43, 1,055.93 and 484.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.43, 1,055.93 and 484.76 is: 725.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.43 : 1,055.93 = 484.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.43/1,055.93 = 484.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.43x = 1,055.93 × 484.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.43x = 511,872.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,872.84/705.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.62

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