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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.02, 995.10 and 521.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.02, 995.10 and 521.93 is: 720.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.02 : 995.10 = 521.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.02/995.10 = 521.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.02x = 995.10 × 521.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.02x = 519,367.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,367.57/721.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.32

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