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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.44, 1,061.30 and 502.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.44, 1,061.30 and 502.08 is: 753.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.44 : 1,061.30 = 502.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.44/1,061.30 = 502.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.44x = 1,061.30 × 502.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.44x = 532,857.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,857.50/707.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.22

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