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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.48, 1,063.05 and 503.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.48, 1,063.05 and 503.65 is: 754.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.48 : 1,063.05 = 503.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.48/1,063.05 = 503.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.48x = 1,063.05 × 503.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.48x = 535,405.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,405.13/709.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.64

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