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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.32, 1,056.75 and 501.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.32, 1,056.75 and 501.29 is: 749.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.32 : 1,056.75 = 501.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.32/1,056.75 = 501.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.32x = 1,056.75 × 501.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.32x = 529,735.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,735.01/706.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.99

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