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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.02, 1,053.75 and 496.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.02, 1,053.75 and 496.82 is: 745.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.02 : 1,053.75 = 496.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.02/1,053.75 = 496.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.02x = 1,053.75 × 496.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.02x = 523,524.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,524.08/702.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.74

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