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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.84, 1,068.34 and 507.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.84, 1,068.34 and 507.08 is: 761.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.84 : 1,068.34 = 507.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.84/1,068.34 = 507.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.84x = 1,068.34 × 507.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.84x = 541,733.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,733.85/711.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.03

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