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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.62, 1,076.49 and 502.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.62, 1,076.49 and 502.62 is: 752.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.62 : 1,076.49 = 502.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.62/1,076.49 = 502.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.62x = 1,076.49 × 502.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.62x = 541,065.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,065.40/718.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.92

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