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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.19, 1,060.59 and 501.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.19, 1,060.59 and 501.15 is: 751.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.19 : 1,060.59 = 501.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.19/1,060.59 = 501.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.19x = 1,060.59 × 501.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.19x = 531,514.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,514.68/707.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.59

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