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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.19, 1,005.61 and 529.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.19, 1,005.61 and 529.32 is: 730.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.19 : 1,005.61 = 529.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.19/1,005.61 = 529.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.19x = 1,005.61 × 529.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.19x = 532,289.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,289.49/728.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.98

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