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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.61, 1,058.03 and 500.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.61, 1,058.03 and 500.58 is: 750.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.61 : 1,058.03 = 500.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.61/1,058.03 = 500.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.61x = 1,058.03 × 500.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.61x = 529,628.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,628.66/705.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.60

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