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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.08, 999.20 and 528.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.08, 999.20 and 528.42 is: 729.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.08 : 999.20 = 528.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.08/999.20 = 528.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.08x = 999.20 × 528.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.08x = 527,997.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,997.26/724.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.20

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