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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.61, 1,070.01 and 508.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.61, 1,070.01 and 508.58 is: 762.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.61 : 1,070.01 = 508.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.61/1,070.01 = 508.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.61x = 1,070.01 × 508.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.61x = 544,184.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,184.35/713.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.58

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