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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.16, 1,060.92 and 503.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.16, 1,060.92 and 503.04 is: 754.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.16 : 1,060.92 = 503.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.16/1,060.92 = 503.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.16x = 1,060.92 × 503.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.16x = 533,685.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,685.20/707.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.69

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