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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.85, 1,054.44 and 497.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.85, 1,054.44 and 497.82 is: 746.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.85 : 1,054.44 = 497.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.85/1,054.44 = 497.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.85x = 1,054.44 × 497.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.85x = 524,921.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,921.32/702.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.85

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