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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.09, 1,063.04 and 502.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.09, 1,063.04 and 502.76 is: 754.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.09 : 1,063.04 = 502.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.09/1,063.04 = 502.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.09x = 1,063.04 × 502.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.09x = 534,446.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,446.16/708.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.77

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