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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.53, 1,097.05 and 524.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.53, 1,097.05 and 524.51 is: 789.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.53 : 1,097.05 = 524.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.53/1,097.05 = 524.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.53x = 1,097.05 × 524.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.53x = 575,413.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,413.70/728.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.83

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