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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.96, 1,055.88 and 486.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.96, 1,055.88 and 486.96 is: 731.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.96 : 1,055.88 = 486.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.96/1,055.88 = 486.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.96x = 1,055.88 × 486.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.96x = 514,171.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,171.32/702.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.44

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