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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.68, 1,005.40 and 532.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.68, 1,005.40 and 532.32 is: 734.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.68 : 1,005.40 = 532.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.68/1,005.40 = 532.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.68x = 1,005.40 × 532.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.68x = 535,194.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,194.53/728.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.47

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