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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.48, 998.80 and 528

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.48, 998.80 and 528 is: 727.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.48 : 998.80 = 528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.48/998.80 = 528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.48x = 998.80 × 528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.48x = 527,366.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,366.40/724.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.92

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