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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.07, 1,056.78 and 498.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.07, 1,056.78 and 498.06 is: 747.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.07 : 1,056.78 = 498.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.07/1,056.78 = 498.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.07x = 1,056.78 × 498.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.07x = 526,339.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,339.85/704.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.57

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