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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.30, 1,057.94 and 489.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.30, 1,057.94 and 489.03 is: 733.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.30 : 1,057.94 = 489.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.30/1,057.94 = 489.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.30x = 1,057.94 × 489.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.30x = 517,364.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,364.40/705.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.54

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