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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.69, 1,002.14 and 528.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.69, 1,002.14 and 528.81 is: 729.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.69 : 1,002.14 = 528.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.69/1,002.14 = 528.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.69x = 1,002.14 × 528.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.69x = 529,939.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,939.01/726.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.25

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