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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.28, 1,005.24 and 531.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.28, 1,005.24 and 531.64 is: 732.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.28 : 1,005.24 = 531.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.28/1,005.24 = 531.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.28x = 1,005.24 × 531.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.28x = 534,425.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,425.79/729.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.81

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