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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.42, 998.52 and 527.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.42, 998.52 and 527.30 is: 728.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.42 : 998.52 = 527.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.42/998.52 = 527.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.42x = 998.52 × 527.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.42x = 526,519.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,519.60/722.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.83

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