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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.62, 1,063.06 and 502.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.62, 1,063.06 and 502.70 is: 755.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.62 : 1,063.06 = 502.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.62/1,063.06 = 502.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.62x = 1,063.06 × 502.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.62x = 534,400.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,400.26/707.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.21

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