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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.68, 1,057.32 and 488.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.68, 1,057.32 and 488.88 is: 731.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.68 : 1,057.32 = 488.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.68/1,057.32 = 488.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.68x = 1,057.32 × 488.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.68x = 516,902.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,902.60/706.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.45

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