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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.94, 1,062.05 and 502.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.94, 1,062.05 and 502.58 is: 753.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.94 : 1,062.05 = 502.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.94/1,062.05 = 502.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.94x = 1,062.05 × 502.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.94x = 533,765.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,765.09/707.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.97

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