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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.74, 991.08 and 522.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.74, 991.08 and 522.36 is: 720.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.74 : 991.08 = 522.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.74/991.08 = 522.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.74x = 991.08 × 522.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.74x = 517,700.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,700.55/718.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.29

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