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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.92, 1,066.22 and 504.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.92, 1,066.22 and 504.92 is: 757.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.92 : 1,066.22 = 504.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.92/1,066.22 = 504.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.92x = 1,066.22 × 504.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.92x = 538,355.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,355.80/710.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.27

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