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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.23, 1,054.35 and 498.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.23, 1,054.35 and 498.11 is: 747.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.23 : 1,054.35 = 498.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.23/1,054.35 = 498.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.23x = 1,054.35 × 498.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.23x = 525,177.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,177.01/702.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.88

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