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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.19, 1,059.09 and 500.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.19, 1,059.09 and 500.15 is: 750.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.19 : 1,059.09 = 500.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.19/1,059.09 = 500.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.19x = 1,059.09 × 500.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.19x = 529,698.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,698.57/706.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.08

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