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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.82, 1,060.39 and 503.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.82, 1,060.39 and 503.49 is: 753.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.82 : 1,060.39 = 503.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.82/1,060.39 = 503.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.82x = 1,060.39 × 503.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.82x = 533,895.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,895.76/708.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.22

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