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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.00, 1,056.31 and 498.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.00, 1,056.31 and 498.56 is: 747.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.00 : 1,056.31 = 498.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.00/1,056.31 = 498.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.00x = 1,056.31 × 498.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.00x = 526,635.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,635.31/705.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.00

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