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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.28, 1,084.59 and 508.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.28, 1,084.59 and 508.01 is: 760.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.28 : 1,084.59 = 508.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.28/1,084.59 = 508.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.28x = 1,084.59 × 508.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.28x = 550,977.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,977.14/724.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.73

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