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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.57, 1,057.18 and 499.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.57, 1,057.18 and 499.11 is: 747.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.57 : 1,057.18 = 499.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.57/1,057.18 = 499.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.57x = 1,057.18 × 499.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.57x = 527,647.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,647.86/705.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.84

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