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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.01, 1,066.97 and 506.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.01, 1,066.97 and 506.99 is: 759.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.01 : 1,066.97 = 506.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.01/1,066.97 = 506.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.01x = 1,066.97 × 506.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.01x = 540,935.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,935.25/712.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.74

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