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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.81, 1,053.71 and 505.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.81, 1,053.71 and 505.26 is: 757.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.81 : 1,053.71 = 505.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.81/1,053.71 = 505.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.81x = 1,053.71 × 505.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.81x = 532,394.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,394.99/702.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.53

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