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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.04, 1,064.28 and 503.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.04, 1,064.28 and 503.12 is: 755.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.04 : 1,064.28 = 503.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.04/1,064.28 = 503.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.04x = 1,064.28 × 503.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.04x = 535,460.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,460.55/709.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.19

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