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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.21, 1,009.38 and 522.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.21, 1,009.38 and 522.29 is: 719.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.21 : 1,009.38 = 522.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.21/1,009.38 = 522.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.21x = 1,009.38 × 522.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.21x = 527,184.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,184.03/732.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.99

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