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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.33, 990.24 and 522.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.33, 990.24 and 522.32 is: 721.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.33 : 990.24 = 522.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.33/990.24 = 522.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.33x = 990.24 × 522.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.33x = 517,222.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,222.16/717.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.04

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