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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.81, 1,052.28 and 507.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.81, 1,052.28 and 507.24 is: 759.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.81 : 1,052.28 = 507.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.81/1,052.28 = 507.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.81x = 1,052.28 × 507.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.81x = 533,758.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,758.51/702.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.46

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