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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.68, 1,059.70 and 490.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.68, 1,059.70 and 490.52 is: 735.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.68 : 1,059.70 = 490.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.68/1,059.70 = 490.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.68x = 1,059.70 × 490.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.68x = 519,804.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,804.04/706.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.56

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