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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.52, 1,060.14 and 501.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.52, 1,060.14 and 501.76 is: 751.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.52 : 1,060.14 = 501.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.52/1,060.14 = 501.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.52x = 1,060.14 × 501.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.52x = 531,935.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,935.85/707.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.83

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