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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.92, 1,067.72 and 505.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.92, 1,067.72 and 505.92 is: 758.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.92 : 1,067.72 = 505.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.92/1,067.72 = 505.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.92x = 1,067.72 × 505.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.92x = 540,180.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,180.90/711.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.77

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