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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.30, 1,053.93 and 497.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.30, 1,053.93 and 497.76 is: 745.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.30 : 1,053.93 = 497.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.30/1,053.93 = 497.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.30x = 1,053.93 × 497.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.30x = 524,601.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,601.71/703.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.91

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