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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.18, 1,070.18 and 509.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.18, 1,070.18 and 509.64 is: 761.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.18 : 1,070.18 = 509.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.18/1,070.18 = 509.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.18x = 1,070.18 × 509.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.18x = 545,406.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,406.54/716.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.55

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