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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.28, 1,057.08 and 498.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.28, 1,057.08 and 498.12 is: 747.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.28 : 1,057.08 = 498.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.28/1,057.08 = 498.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.28x = 1,057.08 × 498.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.28x = 526,552.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,552.69/704.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.65

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