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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.08, 1,082.82 and 505.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.08, 1,082.82 and 505.64 is: 757.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.08 : 1,082.82 = 505.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.08/1,082.82 = 505.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.08x = 1,082.82 × 505.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.08x = 547,517.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,517.10/723.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.20

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