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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.33, 1,060.79 and 492.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.33, 1,060.79 and 492.27 is: 738.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.33 : 1,060.79 = 492.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.33/1,060.79 = 492.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.33x = 1,060.79 × 492.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.33x = 522,192.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,192.63/707.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.26

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