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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.40, 994.86 and 524.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.40, 994.86 and 524.57 is: 723.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.40 : 994.86 = 524.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.40/994.86 = 524.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.40x = 994.86 × 524.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.40x = 521,868.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,868.74/721.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.42

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