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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.26, 1,057.17 and 499.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.26, 1,057.17 and 499.34 is: 748.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.26 : 1,057.17 = 499.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.26/1,057.17 = 499.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.26x = 1,057.17 × 499.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.26x = 527,891.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,891.78/705.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.50

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