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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.74, 1,065.99 and 504.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.74, 1,065.99 and 504.68 is: 756.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.74 : 1,065.99 = 504.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.74/1,065.99 = 504.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.74x = 1,065.99 × 504.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.74x = 537,981.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,981.31/710.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.94

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