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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.64, 1,063.35 and 491.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.64, 1,063.35 and 491.80 is: 737.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.64 : 1,063.35 = 491.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.64/1,063.35 = 491.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.64x = 1,063.35 × 491.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.64x = 522,955.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,955.53/708.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.97

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