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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.27, 1,059.68 and 500.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.27, 1,059.68 and 500.82 is: 750.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.27 : 1,059.68 = 500.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.27/1,059.68 = 500.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.27x = 1,059.68 × 500.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.27x = 530,706.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,706.43/707.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.36

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