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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.86, 1,001.63 and 528.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.86, 1,001.63 and 528.03 is: 729.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.86 : 1,001.63 = 528.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.86/1,001.63 = 528.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.86x = 1,001.63 × 528.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.86x = 528,890.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,890.69/724.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.65

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