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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.43, 1,054.28 and 498.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.43, 1,054.28 and 498.05 is: 746.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.43 : 1,054.28 = 498.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.43/1,054.28 = 498.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.43x = 1,054.28 × 498.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.43x = 525,084.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,084.15/703.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.46

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