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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.02, 1,058.26 and 499.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.02, 1,058.26 and 499.82 is: 750.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.02 : 1,058.26 = 499.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.02/1,058.26 = 499.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.02x = 1,058.26 × 499.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.02x = 528,939.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,939.51/705.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.25

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