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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.52, 1,081.42 and 504.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.52, 1,081.42 and 504.26 is: 756.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.52 : 1,081.42 = 504.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.52/1,081.42 = 504.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.52x = 1,081.42 × 504.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.52x = 545,316.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,316.85/720.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.84

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