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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.98, 1,062.50 and 489.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.98, 1,062.50 and 489.57 is: 732.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.98 : 1,062.50 = 489.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.98/1,062.50 = 489.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.98x = 1,062.50 × 489.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.98x = 520,165.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,165.68/709.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.65

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