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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.06, 1,055.44 and 498.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.06, 1,055.44 and 498.10 is: 748.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.06 : 1,055.44 = 498.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.06/1,055.44 = 498.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.06x = 1,055.44 × 498.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.06x = 525,714.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,714.66/702.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.82

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