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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.48, 1,059.39 and 488.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.48, 1,059.39 and 488.78 is: 731.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.48 : 1,059.39 = 488.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.48/1,059.39 = 488.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.48x = 1,059.39 × 488.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.48x = 517,808.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,808.64/707.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.91

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