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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.66, 1,068.12 and 506.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.66, 1,068.12 and 506.46 is: 760.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.66 : 1,068.12 = 506.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.66/1,068.12 = 506.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.66x = 1,068.12 × 506.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.66x = 540,960.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,960.06/711.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.14

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