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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.38, 1,080.44 and 505.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.38, 1,080.44 and 505.92 is: 757.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.38 : 1,080.44 = 505.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.38/1,080.44 = 505.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.38x = 1,080.44 × 505.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.38x = 546,616.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,616.20/721.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.74

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