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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.48, 1,011.36 and 525.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.48, 1,011.36 and 525.12 is: 725.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.48 : 1,011.36 = 525.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.48/1,011.36 = 525.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.48x = 1,011.36 × 525.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.48x = 531,085.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,085.36/732.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.05

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