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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.16, 1,079.92 and 501.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.16, 1,079.92 and 501.52 is: 751.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.16 : 1,079.92 = 501.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.16/1,079.92 = 501.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.16x = 1,079.92 × 501.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.16x = 541,601.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,601.48/721.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.01

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