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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.68, 999.92 and 528.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.68, 999.92 and 528.28 is: 728.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.68 : 999.92 = 528.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.68/999.92 = 528.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.68x = 999.92 × 528.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.68x = 528,237.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,237.74/724.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.93

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