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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.23, 1,055.19 and 497.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.23, 1,055.19 and 497.80 is: 745.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.23 : 1,055.19 = 497.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.23/1,055.19 = 497.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.23x = 1,055.19 × 497.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.23x = 525,273.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,273.58/704.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.88

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