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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.07, 993.40 and 534.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.07, 993.40 and 534.02 is: 736.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.07 : 993.40 = 534.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.07/993.40 = 534.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.07x = 993.40 × 534.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.07x = 530,489.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,489.17/720.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.72

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