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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.44, 1,057.02 and 501.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.44, 1,057.02 and 501.51 is: 750.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.44 : 1,057.02 = 501.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.44/1,057.02 = 501.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.44x = 1,057.02 × 501.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.44x = 530,106.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,106.10/706.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.39

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