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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.86, 1,060.56 and 490.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.86, 1,060.56 and 490.32 is: 735.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.86 : 1,060.56 = 490.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.86/1,060.56 = 490.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.86x = 1,060.56 × 490.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.86x = 520,013.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,013.78/706.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.67

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