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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.60, 994.14 and 523.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.60, 994.14 and 523.68 is: 722.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.60 : 994.14 = 523.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.60/994.14 = 523.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.60x = 994.14 × 523.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.60x = 520,611.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,611.24/720.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.47

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