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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.65, 991.35 and 522.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.65, 991.35 and 522.33 is: 720.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.65 : 991.35 = 522.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.65/991.35 = 522.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.65x = 991.35 × 522.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.65x = 517,811.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,811.85/718.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.53

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