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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.33, 1,052.90 and 495.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.33, 1,052.90 and 495.99 is: 744.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.33 : 1,052.90 = 495.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.33/1,052.90 = 495.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.33x = 1,052.90 × 495.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.33x = 522,225.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,225.39/701.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.63

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