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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.29, 1,053.73 and 497.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.29, 1,053.73 and 497.52 is: 745.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.29 : 1,053.73 = 497.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.29/1,053.73 = 497.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.29x = 1,053.73 × 497.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.29x = 524,251.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,251.75/703.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.43

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