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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.28, 1,001.60 and 715.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.28, 1,001.60 and 715.52 is: 993.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.28 : 1,001.60 = 715.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.28/1,001.60 = 715.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.28x = 1,001.60 × 715.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.28x = 716,664.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,664.83/721.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.60

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