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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.47, 1,011.15 and 523.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.47, 1,011.15 and 523.08 is: 722.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.47 : 1,011.15 = 523.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.47/1,011.15 = 523.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.47x = 1,011.15 × 523.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.47x = 528,912.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,912.34/732.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.10

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