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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.48, 1,061.64 and 493.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.48, 1,061.64 and 493.02 is: 738.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.48 : 1,061.64 = 493.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.48/1,061.64 = 493.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.48x = 1,061.64 × 493.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.48x = 523,409.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,409.75/708.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.78

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