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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.32, 999.54 and 528.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.32, 999.54 and 528.66 is: 729.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.32 : 999.54 = 528.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.32/999.54 = 528.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.32x = 999.54 × 528.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.32x = 528,416.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,416.82/724.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.54

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