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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.75, 1,066.60 and 506.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.75, 1,066.60 and 506.73 is: 759.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.75 : 1,066.60 = 506.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.75/1,066.60 = 506.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.75x = 1,066.60 × 506.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.75x = 540,478.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,478.22/711.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.37

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