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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.71, 1,002.38 and 529.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.71, 1,002.38 and 529.88 is: 730.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.71 : 1,002.38 = 529.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.71/1,002.38 = 529.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.71x = 1,002.38 × 529.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.71x = 531,133.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,133.45/726.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.88

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