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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.16, 1,055.12 and 499.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.16, 1,055.12 and 499.04 is: 748.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.16 : 1,055.12 = 499.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.16/1,055.12 = 499.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.16x = 1,055.12 × 499.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.16x = 526,547.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,547.08/703.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.83

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