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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718, 1,077.72 and 502

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718, 1,077.72 and 502 is: 753.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718 : 1,077.72 = 502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718/1,077.72 = 502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718x = 1,077.72 × 502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718x = 541,015.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,015.44/718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.50

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