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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.44, 1,083.63 and 502.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.44, 1,083.63 and 502.42 is: 753.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.44 : 1,083.63 = 502.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.44/1,083.63 = 502.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.44x = 1,083.63 × 502.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.44x = 544,437.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,437.88/722.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.61

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