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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.23, 995.46 and 511.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.23, 995.46 and 511.19 is: 705.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.23 : 995.46 = 511.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.23/995.46 = 511.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.23x = 995.46 × 511.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.23x = 508,864.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,864.22/721.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.55

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