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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.54, 1,061.31 and 498.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.54, 1,061.31 and 498.44 is: 747.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.54 : 1,061.31 = 498.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.54/1,061.31 = 498.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.54x = 1,061.31 × 498.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.54x = 528,994.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,994.05/707.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.66

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