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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.19, 995.54 and 511.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.19, 995.54 and 511.40 is: 705.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.19 : 995.54 = 511.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.19/995.54 = 511.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.19x = 995.54 × 511.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.19x = 509,111.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,111.62/721.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.94

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