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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.80, 1,081.62 and 502.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.80, 1,081.62 and 502.02 is: 752.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.80 : 1,081.62 = 502.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.80/1,081.62 = 502.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.80x = 1,081.62 × 502.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.80x = 542,994.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,994.87/721.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.28

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