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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.70, 1,054.95 and 497.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.70, 1,054.95 and 497.62 is: 746.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.70 : 1,054.95 = 497.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.70/1,054.95 = 497.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.70x = 1,054.95 × 497.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.70x = 524,964.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,964.22/703.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.01

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