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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.42, 1,053.48 and 496.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.42, 1,053.48 and 496.40 is: 744.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.42 : 1,053.48 = 496.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.42/1,053.48 = 496.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.42x = 1,053.48 × 496.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.42x = 522,951.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,951.56/702.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.50

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