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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.14, 1,080.98 and 517.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.14, 1,080.98 and 517.02 is: 775.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.14 : 1,080.98 = 517.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.14/1,080.98 = 517.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.14x = 1,080.98 × 517.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.14x = 558,888.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,888.28/721.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.01

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