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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.68, 1,056.10 and 498.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.68, 1,056.10 and 498.45 is: 748.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.68 : 1,056.10 = 498.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.68/1,056.10 = 498.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.68x = 1,056.10 × 498.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.68x = 526,413.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,413.05/703.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.09

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