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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.27, 1,069.11 and 508.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.27, 1,069.11 and 508.24 is: 761.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.27 : 1,069.11 = 508.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.27/1,069.11 = 508.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.27x = 1,069.11 × 508.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.27x = 543,366.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,366.52/713.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.79

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