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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.07, 1,051.92 and 495.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.07, 1,051.92 and 495.62 is: 742.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.07 : 1,051.92 = 495.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.07/1,051.92 = 495.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.07x = 1,051.92 × 495.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.07x = 521,351.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,351.28/702.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.59

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