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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.92, 1,088.28 and 529.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.92, 1,088.28 and 529.92 is: 795.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.92 : 1,088.28 = 529.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.92/1,088.28 = 529.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.92x = 1,088.28 × 529.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.92x = 576,701.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,701.34/724.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.54

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