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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.25, 1,084.88 and 528.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.25, 1,084.88 and 528.45 is: 792.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.25 : 1,084.88 = 528.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.25/1,084.88 = 528.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.25x = 1,084.88 × 528.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.25x = 573,304.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,304.84/723.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.68

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