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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.81, 1,066.50 and 505.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.81, 1,066.50 and 505.98 is: 758.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.81 : 1,066.50 = 505.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.81/1,066.50 = 505.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.81x = 1,066.50 × 505.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.81x = 539,627.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,627.67/711.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.11

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