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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.80, 1,055.16 and 498.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.80, 1,055.16 and 498.24 is: 746.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.80 : 1,055.16 = 498.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.80/1,055.16 = 498.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.80x = 1,055.16 × 498.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.80x = 525,722.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,722.92/703.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.98

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