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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.86, 1,052.19 and 495.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.86, 1,052.19 and 495.54 is: 743.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.86 : 1,052.19 = 495.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.86/1,052.19 = 495.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.86x = 1,052.19 × 495.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.86x = 521,402.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,402.23/700.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.95

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