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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.31, 1,058.44 and 501.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.31, 1,058.44 and 501.28 is: 751.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.31 : 1,058.44 = 501.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.31/1,058.44 = 501.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.31x = 1,058.44 × 501.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.31x = 530,574.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,574.80/706.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.19

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