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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.12, 1,065.30 and 504.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.12, 1,065.30 and 504.19 is: 757.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.12 : 1,065.30 = 504.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.12/1,065.30 = 504.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.12x = 1,065.30 × 504.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.12x = 537,113.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,113.61/709.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.44

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