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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.55, 1,064.32 and 500.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.55, 1,064.32 and 500.46 is: 750.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.55 : 1,064.32 = 500.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.55/1,064.32 = 500.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.55x = 1,064.32 × 500.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.55x = 532,647.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,647.08/709.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.68

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