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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.44, 1,058.30 and 500.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.44, 1,058.30 and 500.08 is: 750.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.44 : 1,058.30 = 500.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.44/1,058.30 = 500.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.44x = 1,058.30 × 500.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.44x = 529,234.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,234.66/705.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.22

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