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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.34, 1,068.05 and 505.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.34, 1,068.05 and 505.58 is: 756.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.34 : 1,068.05 = 505.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.34/1,068.05 = 505.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.34x = 1,068.05 × 505.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.34x = 539,980.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,980.64/713.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.98

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