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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.45, 1,065.83 and 502.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.45, 1,065.83 and 502.47 is: 752.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.45 : 1,065.83 = 502.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.45/1,065.83 = 502.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.45x = 1,065.83 × 502.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.45x = 535,545.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,545.09/711.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.75

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