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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.72, 994.72 and 524.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.72, 994.72 and 524.80 is: 724.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.72 : 994.72 = 524.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.72/994.72 = 524.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.72x = 994.72 × 524.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.72x = 522,029.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,029.06/720.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.32

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