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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.12, 1,063.80 and 503.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.12, 1,063.80 and 503.19 is: 755.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.12 : 1,063.80 = 503.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.12/1,063.80 = 503.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.12x = 1,063.80 × 503.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.12x = 535,293.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,293.52/708.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.94

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