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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.24, 1,056.69 and 498.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.24, 1,056.69 and 498.81 is: 747.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.24 : 1,056.69 = 498.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.24/1,056.69 = 498.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.24x = 1,056.69 × 498.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.24x = 527,087.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,087.54/705.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.39

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