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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.20, 1,006.88 and 523.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.20, 1,006.88 and 523.84 is: 721.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.20 : 1,006.88 = 523.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.20/1,006.88 = 523.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.20x = 1,006.88 × 523.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.20x = 527,444.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,444.02/731.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.34

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