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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.78, 1,082.37 and 502.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.78, 1,082.37 and 502.32 is: 753.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.78 : 1,082.37 = 502.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.78/1,082.37 = 502.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.78x = 1,082.37 × 502.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.78x = 543,696.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,696.10/721.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.27

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