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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.71, 1,050.47 and 505.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.71, 1,050.47 and 505.23 is: 757.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.71 : 1,050.47 = 505.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.71/1,050.47 = 505.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.71x = 1,050.47 × 505.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.71x = 530,726.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,726.43/700.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.41

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