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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.48, 1,067.27 and 506.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.48, 1,067.27 and 506.36 is: 760.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.48 : 1,067.27 = 506.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.48/1,067.27 = 506.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.48x = 1,067.27 × 506.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.48x = 540,414.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,414.97/710.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.64

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