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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.68, 1,056.85 and 498.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.68, 1,056.85 and 498.65 is: 747.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.68 : 1,056.85 = 498.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.68/1,056.85 = 498.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.68x = 1,056.85 × 498.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.68x = 526,991.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,991.72/704.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.85

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