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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.14, 1,068.82 and 507.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.14, 1,068.82 and 507.21 is: 761.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.14 : 1,068.82 = 507.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.14/1,068.82 = 507.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.14x = 1,068.82 × 507.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.14x = 542,116.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,116.19/712.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.25

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