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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.18, 1,001.94 and 529.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.18, 1,001.94 and 529.80 is: 730.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.18 : 1,001.94 = 529.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.18/1,001.94 = 529.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.18x = 1,001.94 × 529.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.18x = 530,827.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,827.81/726.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.99

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