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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.47, 1,058.67 and 501.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.47, 1,058.67 and 501.44 is: 751.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.47 : 1,058.67 = 501.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.47/1,058.67 = 501.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.47x = 1,058.67 × 501.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.47x = 530,856.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,856.07/706.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.42

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