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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.98, 1,085.97 and 508.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.98, 1,085.97 and 508.52 is: 762.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.98 : 1,085.97 = 508.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.98/1,085.97 = 508.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.98x = 1,085.97 × 508.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.98x = 552,243.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,243.44/723.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.78

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