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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.63, 1,057.24 and 499.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.63, 1,057.24 and 499.19 is: 747.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.63 : 1,057.24 = 499.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.63/1,057.24 = 499.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.63x = 1,057.24 × 499.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.63x = 527,763.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,763.64/705.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.93

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