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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.48, 1,065.24 and 505.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.48, 1,065.24 and 505.02 is: 756.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.48 : 1,065.24 = 505.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.48/1,065.24 = 505.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.48x = 1,065.24 × 505.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.48x = 537,967.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,967.50/711.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.12

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