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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.12, 1,051.98 and 496.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.12, 1,051.98 and 496.29 is: 743.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.12 : 1,051.98 = 496.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.12/1,051.98 = 496.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.12x = 1,051.98 × 496.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.12x = 522,084.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,084.67/702.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.59

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