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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.95, 1,060.77 and 504.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.95, 1,060.77 and 504.02 is: 754.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.95 : 1,060.77 = 504.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.95/1,060.77 = 504.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.95x = 1,060.77 × 504.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.95x = 534,649.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,649.30/708.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.14

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