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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.19, 1,055.43 and 498.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.19, 1,055.43 and 498.82 is: 747.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.19 : 1,055.43 = 498.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.19/1,055.43 = 498.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.19x = 1,055.43 × 498.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.19x = 526,469.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,469.59/704.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.62

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