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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.04, 1,000.92 and 528.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.04, 1,000.92 and 528.48 is: 729.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.04 : 1,000.92 = 528.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.04/1,000.92 = 528.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.04x = 1,000.92 × 528.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.04x = 528,966.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,966.20/725.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.57

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