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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.83, 1,065.33 and 505.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.83, 1,065.33 and 505.08 is: 758.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.83 : 1,065.33 = 505.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.83/1,065.33 = 505.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.83x = 1,065.33 × 505.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.83x = 538,076.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,076.88/709.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.04

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