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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.48, 1,085.22 and 508.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.48, 1,085.22 and 508.02 is: 762.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.48 : 1,085.22 = 508.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.48/1,085.22 = 508.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.48x = 1,085.22 × 508.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.48x = 551,316.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,316.93/723.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.03

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