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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.67, 1,060.37 and 502.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.67, 1,060.37 and 502.55 is: 754.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.67 : 1,060.37 = 502.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.67/1,060.37 = 502.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.67x = 1,060.37 × 502.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.67x = 532,888.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,888.94/706.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.08

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