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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.60, 1,068.30 and 506.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.60, 1,068.30 and 506.28 is: 760.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.60 : 1,068.30 = 506.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.60/1,068.30 = 506.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.60x = 1,068.30 × 506.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.60x = 540,858.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,858.92/711.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.06

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