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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.66, 1,097.25 and 524.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.66, 1,097.25 and 524.64 is: 790.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.66 : 1,097.25 = 524.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.66/1,097.25 = 524.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.66x = 1,097.25 × 524.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.66x = 575,661.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,661.24/728.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.03

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