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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.91, 1,056.18 and 497.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.91, 1,056.18 and 497.99 is: 747.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.91 : 1,056.18 = 497.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.91/1,056.18 = 497.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.91x = 1,056.18 × 497.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.91x = 525,967.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,967.08/703.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.21

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