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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.53, 1,071.07 and 507.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.53, 1,071.07 and 507.51 is: 763.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.53 : 1,071.07 = 507.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.53/1,071.07 = 507.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.53x = 1,071.07 × 507.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.53x = 543,578.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,578.74/711.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.96

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