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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.47, 1,000.40 and 528.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.47, 1,000.40 and 528.99 is: 730.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.47 : 1,000.40 = 528.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.47/1,000.40 = 528.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.47x = 1,000.40 × 528.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.47x = 529,198.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,198.95/724.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.46

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