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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.27, 1,058.54 and 489

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.27, 1,058.54 and 489 is: 733.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.27 : 1,058.54 = 489 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.27/1,058.54 = 489/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.27x = 1,058.54 × 489
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.27x = 517,623.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,623.62/705.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.94

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