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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.25, 1,050.92 and 495.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.25, 1,050.92 and 495.01 is: 742.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.25 : 1,050.92 = 495.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.25/1,050.92 = 495.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.25x = 1,050.92 × 495.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.25x = 520,219.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,219.39/700.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.91

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