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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.24, 1,064.24 and 503.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.24, 1,064.24 and 503.32 is: 755.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.24 : 1,064.24 = 503.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.24/1,064.24 = 503.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.24x = 1,064.24 × 503.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.24x = 535,653.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,653.28/709.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.25

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