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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.66, 1,067.56 and 506.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.66, 1,067.56 and 506.54 is: 760.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.66 : 1,067.56 = 506.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.66/1,067.56 = 506.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.66x = 1,067.56 × 506.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.66x = 540,763.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,763.24/710.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.93

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