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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.98, 1,081.99 and 502.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.98, 1,081.99 and 502.57 is: 752.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.98 : 1,081.99 = 502.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.98/1,081.99 = 502.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.98x = 1,081.99 × 502.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.98x = 543,775.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,775.71/722.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.13

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