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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.37, 1,078.93 and 504.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.37, 1,078.93 and 504.91 is: 756.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.37 : 1,078.93 = 504.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.37/1,078.93 = 504.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.37x = 1,078.93 × 504.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.37x = 544,762.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,762.55/720.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.23

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