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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.91, 1,082.92 and 529.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.91, 1,082.92 and 529.30 is: 794.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.91 : 1,082.92 = 529.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.91/1,082.92 = 529.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.91x = 1,082.92 × 529.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.91x = 573,189.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,189.56/721.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.00

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