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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.61, 1,056.53 and 499.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.61, 1,056.53 and 499.58 is: 749.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.61 : 1,056.53 = 499.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.61/1,056.53 = 499.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.61x = 1,056.53 × 499.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.61x = 527,825.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,825.15/704.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.10

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