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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.13, 1,054.62 and 498.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.13, 1,054.62 and 498.08 is: 746.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.13 : 1,054.62 = 498.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.13/1,054.62 = 498.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.13x = 1,054.62 × 498.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.13x = 525,279.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,279.86/704.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.00

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