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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.68, 1,001.28 and 529.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.68, 1,001.28 and 529.30 is: 730.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.68 : 1,001.28 = 529.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.68/1,001.28 = 529.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.68x = 1,001.28 × 529.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.68x = 529,977.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,977.50/725.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.32

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