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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.12, 1,062.30 and 502.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.12, 1,062.30 and 502.19 is: 754.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.12 : 1,062.30 = 502.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.12/1,062.30 = 502.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.12x = 1,062.30 × 502.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.12x = 533,476.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,476.44/707.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.44

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