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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.86, 1,075.85 and 501.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.86, 1,075.85 and 501.50 is: 750.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.86 : 1,075.85 = 501.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.86/1,075.85 = 501.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.86x = 1,075.85 × 501.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.86x = 539,538.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,538.78/718.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.55

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