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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.53, 1,054.14 and 497.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.53, 1,054.14 and 497.76 is: 745.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.53 : 1,054.14 = 497.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.53/1,054.14 = 497.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.53x = 1,054.14 × 497.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.53x = 524,708.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,708.73/703.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.82

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