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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.92, 995.07 and 524.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.92, 995.07 and 524.80 is: 725.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.92 : 995.07 = 524.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.92/995.07 = 524.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.92x = 995.07 × 524.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.92x = 522,212.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,212.74/719.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.38

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