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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.32, 995.52 and 534.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.32, 995.52 and 534.08 is: 738.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.32 : 995.52 = 534.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.32/995.52 = 534.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.32x = 995.52 × 534.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.32x = 531,687.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,687.32/720.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.13

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