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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.69, 1,058.69 and 487.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.69, 1,058.69 and 487.44 is: 730.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.69 : 1,058.69 = 487.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.69/1,058.69 = 487.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.69x = 1,058.69 × 487.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.69x = 516,047.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,047.85/706.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.23

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