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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.99, 995.04 and 532.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.99, 995.04 and 532.02 is: 734.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.99 : 995.04 = 532.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.99/995.04 = 532.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.99x = 995.04 × 532.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.99x = 529,381.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,381.18/720.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.24

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