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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.75, 1,050.12 and 506.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.75, 1,050.12 and 506.97 is: 758.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.75 : 1,050.12 = 506.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.75/1,050.12 = 506.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.75x = 1,050.12 × 506.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.75x = 532,379.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,379.34/701.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.65

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