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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.10, 1,056.33 and 499.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.10, 1,056.33 and 499.08 is: 748.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.10 : 1,056.33 = 499.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.10/1,056.33 = 499.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.10x = 1,056.33 × 499.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.10x = 527,193.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,193.18/704.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.75

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