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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.94, 1,053.27 and 499.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.94, 1,053.27 and 499.01 is: 746.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.94 : 1,053.27 = 499.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.94/1,053.27 = 499.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.94x = 1,053.27 × 499.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.94x = 525,587.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,587.00/703.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.64

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