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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.01, 1,054.09 and 506.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.01, 1,054.09 and 506.37 is: 762.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.01 : 1,054.09 = 506.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.01/1,054.09 = 506.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.01x = 1,054.09 × 506.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.01x = 533,759.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,759.01/700.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.50

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