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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.16, 1,065.42 and 506.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.16, 1,065.42 and 506.04 is: 759.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.16 : 1,065.42 = 506.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.16/1,065.42 = 506.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.16x = 1,065.42 × 506.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.16x = 539,145.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,145.14/710.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.19

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