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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.38, 1,068.77 and 502.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.38, 1,068.77 and 502.19 is: 753.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.38 : 1,068.77 = 502.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.38/1,068.77 = 502.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.38x = 1,068.77 × 502.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.38x = 536,717.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,717.75/712.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.41

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