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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.64, 1,056.60 and 488.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.64, 1,056.60 and 488.28 is: 732.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.64 : 1,056.60 = 488.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.64/1,056.60 = 488.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.64x = 1,056.60 × 488.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.64x = 515,916.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,916.65/704.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.17

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