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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.31, 1,058.49 and 489.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.31, 1,058.49 and 489.39 is: 735.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.31 : 1,058.49 = 489.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.31/1,058.49 = 489.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.31x = 1,058.49 × 489.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.31x = 518,014.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,014.42/704.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.49

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