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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.54, 1,056.48 and 486.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.54, 1,056.48 and 486.84 is: 729.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.54 : 1,056.48 = 486.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.54/1,056.48 = 486.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.54x = 1,056.48 × 486.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.54x = 514,336.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,336.72/705.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.00

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