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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.24, 1,059.72 and 501.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.24, 1,059.72 and 501.44 is: 751.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.24 : 1,059.72 = 501.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.24/1,059.72 = 501.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.24x = 1,059.72 × 501.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.24x = 531,386.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,386.00/707.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.35

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