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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.48, 1,007.22 and 522.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.48, 1,007.22 and 522.12 is: 720.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.48 : 1,007.22 = 522.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.48/1,007.22 = 522.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.48x = 1,007.22 × 522.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.48x = 525,889.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,889.71/729.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.91

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