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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.98, 1,057.14 and 487.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.98, 1,057.14 and 487.28 is: 729.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.98 : 1,057.14 = 487.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.98/1,057.14 = 487.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.98x = 1,057.14 × 487.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.98x = 515,117.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,117.89/705.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.65

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