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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.20, 1,065.08 and 504.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.20, 1,065.08 and 504.16 is: 756.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.20 : 1,065.08 = 504.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.20/1,065.08 = 504.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.20x = 1,065.08 × 504.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.20x = 536,970.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,970.73/710.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.08

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