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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.75, 1,082.50 and 507.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.75, 1,082.50 and 507.29 is: 759.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.75 : 1,082.50 = 507.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.75/1,082.50 = 507.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.75x = 1,082.50 × 507.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.75x = 549,134.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,134.74/722.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.79

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