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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.70, 1,063.82 and 503.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.70, 1,063.82 and 503.78 is: 755.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.70 : 1,063.82 = 503.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.70/1,063.82 = 503.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.70x = 1,063.82 × 503.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.70x = 535,931.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,931.24/709.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.15

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