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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.12, 992.74 and 533.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.12, 992.74 and 533.82 is: 735.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.12 : 992.74 = 533.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.12/992.74 = 533.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.12x = 992.74 × 533.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.12x = 529,944.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,944.47/720.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.91

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