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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.14, 1,055.52 and 498.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.14, 1,055.52 and 498.17 is: 748.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.14 : 1,055.52 = 498.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.14/1,055.52 = 498.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.14x = 1,055.52 × 498.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.14x = 525,823.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,823.12/702.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.89

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