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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.19, 1,056.85 and 498.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.19, 1,056.85 and 498.96 is: 748.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.19 : 1,056.85 = 498.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.19/1,056.85 = 498.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.19x = 1,056.85 × 498.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.19x = 527,325.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,325.88/704.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.84

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