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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.44, 1,057 and 500.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.44, 1,057 and 500.32 is: 750.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.44 : 1,057 = 500.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.44/1,057 = 500.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.44x = 1,057 × 500.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.44x = 528,838.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,838.24/704.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.72

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