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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.25, 1,061.19 and 501.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.25, 1,061.19 and 501.82 is: 751.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.25 : 1,061.19 = 501.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.25/1,061.19 = 501.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.25x = 1,061.19 × 501.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.25x = 532,526.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,526.37/708.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.89

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