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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.08, 1,054.40 and 486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.08, 1,054.40 and 486 is: 728.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.08 : 1,054.40 = 486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.08/1,054.40 = 486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.08x = 1,054.40 × 486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.08x = 512,435.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,435.97/703.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.84

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