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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.92, 1,052.03 and 496.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.92, 1,052.03 and 496.55 is: 744.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.92 : 1,052.03 = 496.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.92/1,052.03 = 496.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.92x = 1,052.03 × 496.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.92x = 522,386.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,386.46/701.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.22

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