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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.16, 994.98 and 511.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.16, 994.98 and 511.16 is: 705.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.16 : 994.98 = 511.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.16/994.98 = 511.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.16x = 994.98 × 511.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.16x = 508,593.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,593.98/721.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.24

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