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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.19, 1,004.23 and 528.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.19, 1,004.23 and 528.32 is: 729.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.19 : 1,004.23 = 528.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.19/1,004.23 = 528.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.19x = 1,004.23 × 528.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.19x = 530,557.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,557.96/727.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.60

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