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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.24, 1,053.72 and 497.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.24, 1,053.72 and 497.44 is: 745.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.24 : 1,053.72 = 497.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.24/1,053.72 = 497.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.24x = 1,053.72 × 497.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.24x = 524,162.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,162.48/703.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.35

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