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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.23, 993.92 and 513.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.23, 993.92 and 513.87 is: 708.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.23 : 993.92 = 513.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.23/993.92 = 513.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.23x = 993.92 × 513.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.23x = 510,743.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,743.10/721.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.16

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