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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.66, 1,057.26 and 489.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.66, 1,057.26 and 489.38 is: 733.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.66 : 1,057.26 = 489.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.66/1,057.26 = 489.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.66x = 1,057.26 × 489.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.66x = 517,401.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,401.90/705.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.22

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