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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.82, 1,053.56 and 496.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.82, 1,053.56 and 496.85 is: 746.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.82 : 1,053.56 = 496.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.82/1,053.56 = 496.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.82x = 1,053.56 × 496.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.82x = 523,461.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,461.29/700.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.93

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