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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.98, 1,003.35 and 528.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.98, 1,003.35 and 528.92 is: 728.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.98 : 1,003.35 = 528.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.98/1,003.35 = 528.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.98x = 1,003.35 × 528.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.98x = 530,691.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,691.88/727.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.99

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