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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.48, 1,051.07 and 495.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.48, 1,051.07 and 495.05 is: 741.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.48 : 1,051.07 = 495.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.48/1,051.07 = 495.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.48x = 1,051.07 × 495.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.48x = 520,324.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,324.47/701.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.75

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