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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.52, 1,056 and 498.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.52, 1,056 and 498.32 is: 747.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.52 : 1,056 = 498.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.52/1,056 = 498.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.52x = 1,056 × 498.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.52x = 526,225.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,225.92/703.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.99

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