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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.08, 999.24 and 528.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.08, 999.24 and 528.24 is: 727.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.08 : 999.24 = 528.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.08/999.24 = 528.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.08x = 999.24 × 528.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.08x = 527,838.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,838.54/725.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.97

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