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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.67, 1,058.87 and 501.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.67, 1,058.87 and 501.55 is: 752.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.67 : 1,058.87 = 501.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.67/1,058.87 = 501.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.67x = 1,058.87 × 501.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.67x = 531,074.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,074.86/705.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.59

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