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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.03, 1,063.33 and 503.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.03, 1,063.33 and 503.62 is: 754.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.03 : 1,063.33 = 503.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.03/1,063.33 = 503.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.03x = 1,063.33 × 503.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.03x = 535,510.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,510.34/710.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.21

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