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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.45, 1,054.04 and 496.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.45, 1,054.04 and 496.58 is: 745.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.45 : 1,054.04 = 496.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.45/1,054.04 = 496.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.45x = 1,054.04 × 496.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.45x = 523,407.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,407.43/702.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.12

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