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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.82, 1,057.55 and 499.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.82, 1,057.55 and 499.36 is: 748.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.82 : 1,057.55 = 499.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.82/1,057.55 = 499.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.82x = 1,057.55 × 499.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.82x = 528,099.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,099.42/705.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.21

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