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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.10, 1,066.83 and 505.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.10, 1,066.83 and 505.18 is: 757.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.10 : 1,066.83 = 505.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.10/1,066.83 = 505.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.10x = 1,066.83 × 505.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.10x = 538,941.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,941.18/711.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.90

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