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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.12, 1,053.11 and 508.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.12, 1,053.11 and 508.04 is: 762.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.12 : 1,053.11 = 508.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.12/1,053.11 = 508.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.12x = 1,053.11 × 508.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.12x = 535,021.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,021.96/702.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.01

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