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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.51, 1,070.52 and 509.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.51, 1,070.52 and 509.68 is: 764.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.51 : 1,070.52 = 509.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.51/1,070.52 = 509.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.51x = 1,070.52 × 509.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.51x = 545,619.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,619.96/713.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.70

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