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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.88, 1,059.40 and 490

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.88, 1,059.40 and 490 is: 734.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.88 : 1,059.40 = 490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.88/1,059.40 = 490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.88x = 1,059.40 × 490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.88x = 519,106.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,106.00/706.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.36

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