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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.35, 996.03 and 512.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.35, 996.03 and 512.37 is: 707.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.35 : 996.03 = 512.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.35/996.03 = 512.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.35x = 996.03 × 512.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.35x = 510,335.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,335.89/721.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.47

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