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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.72, 994.90 and 525.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.72, 994.90 and 525.72 is: 725.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.72 : 994.90 = 525.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.72/994.90 = 525.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.72x = 994.90 × 525.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.72x = 523,038.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,038.83/720.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.72

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