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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.64, 1,002.48 and 531.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.64, 1,002.48 and 531.60 is: 731.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.64 : 1,002.48 = 531.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.64/1,002.48 = 531.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.64x = 1,002.48 × 531.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.64x = 532,918.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,918.37/728.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.39

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