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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.66, 1,058.83 and 500.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.66, 1,058.83 and 500.22 is: 749.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.66 : 1,058.83 = 500.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.66/1,058.83 = 500.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.66x = 1,058.83 × 500.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.66x = 529,646.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,646.69/706.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.51

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