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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.44, 1,054.23 and 497.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.44, 1,054.23 and 497.20 is: 746.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.44 : 1,054.23 = 497.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.44/1,054.23 = 497.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.44x = 1,054.23 × 497.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.44x = 524,160.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,160.67/702.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.21

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