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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.68, 1,065.53 and 492.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.68, 1,065.53 and 492.63 is: 741.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.68 : 1,065.53 = 492.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.68/1,065.53 = 492.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.68x = 1,065.53 × 492.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.68x = 524,912.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,912.04/707.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.74

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