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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.10, 1,069.70 and 507.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.10, 1,069.70 and 507.98 is: 763.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.10 : 1,069.70 = 507.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.10/1,069.70 = 507.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.10x = 1,069.70 × 507.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.10x = 543,386.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,386.21/712.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.08

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