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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.76, 1,000.72 and 529.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.76, 1,000.72 and 529.36 is: 729.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.76 : 1,000.72 = 529.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.76/1,000.72 = 529.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.76x = 1,000.72 × 529.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.76x = 529,741.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,741.14/725.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.91

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