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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.07, 1,064.07 and 492.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.07, 1,064.07 and 492.26 is: 738.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.07 : 1,064.07 = 492.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.07/1,064.07 = 492.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.07x = 1,064.07 × 492.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.07x = 523,793.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,793.78/709.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.71

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