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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.60, 1,054.88 and 486.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.60, 1,054.88 and 486.56 is: 729.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.60 : 1,054.88 = 486.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.60/1,054.88 = 486.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.60x = 1,054.88 × 486.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.60x = 513,262.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,262.41/703.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.48

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