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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.86, 1,055.49 and 488.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.86, 1,055.49 and 488.86 is: 732.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.86 : 1,055.49 = 488.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.86/1,055.49 = 488.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.86x = 1,055.49 × 488.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.86x = 515,986.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,986.84/704.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.04

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