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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.14, 1,067.32 and 506.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.14, 1,067.32 and 506.21 is: 759.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.14 : 1,067.32 = 506.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.14/1,067.32 = 506.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.14x = 1,067.32 × 506.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.14x = 540,288.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,288.06/711.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.75

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