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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.68, 991.65 and 522.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.68, 991.65 and 522.27 is: 720.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.68 : 991.65 = 522.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.68/991.65 = 522.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.68x = 991.65 × 522.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.68x = 517,909.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,909.05/718.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.64

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