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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.31, 1,056.94 and 500.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.31, 1,056.94 and 500.28 is: 749.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.31 : 1,056.94 = 500.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.31/1,056.94 = 500.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.31x = 1,056.94 × 500.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.31x = 528,765.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,765.94/705.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.69

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