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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.86, 1,062.06 and 491.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.86, 1,062.06 and 491.32 is: 737.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.86 : 1,062.06 = 491.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.86/1,062.06 = 491.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.86x = 1,062.06 × 491.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.86x = 521,811.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,811.32/707.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.17

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