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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.67, 1,069.78 and 506.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.67, 1,069.78 and 506.66 is: 762.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.67 : 1,069.78 = 506.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.67/1,069.78 = 506.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.67x = 1,069.78 × 506.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.67x = 542,010.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,010.49/710.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.67

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