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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.80, 1,058.16 and 487.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.80, 1,058.16 and 487.84 is: 732.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.80 : 1,058.16 = 487.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.80/1,058.16 = 487.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.80x = 1,058.16 × 487.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.80x = 516,212.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,212.77/704.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.42

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