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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.26, 993.79 and 521.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.26, 993.79 and 521.38 is: 719.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.26 : 993.79 = 521.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.26/993.79 = 521.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.26x = 993.79 × 521.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.26x = 518,142.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,142.23/720.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.38

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