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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.43, 1,057.91 and 488.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.43, 1,057.91 and 488.43 is: 733.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.43 : 1,057.91 = 488.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.43/1,057.91 = 488.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.43x = 1,057.91 × 488.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.43x = 516,712.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,712.54/704.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.52

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