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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.83, 1,058.54 and 490.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.83, 1,058.54 and 490.77 is: 736.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.83 : 1,058.54 = 490.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.83/1,058.54 = 490.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.83x = 1,058.54 × 490.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.83x = 519,497.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,497.22/705.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.01

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