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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.02, 1,050.75 and 506.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.02, 1,050.75 and 506.01 is: 758.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.02 : 1,050.75 = 506.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.02/1,050.75 = 506.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.02x = 1,050.75 × 506.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.02x = 531,690.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,690.01/701.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.45

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