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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.72, 1,098.89 and 501.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.72, 1,098.89 and 501.57 is: 752.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.72 : 1,098.89 = 501.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.72/1,098.89 = 501.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.72x = 1,098.89 × 501.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.72x = 551,167.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,167.75/732.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.22

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