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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.49, 996.24 and 581.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.49, 996.24 and 581.15 is: 802.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.49 : 996.24 = 581.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.49/996.24 = 581.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.49x = 996.24 × 581.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.49x = 578,964.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,964.88/721.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.46

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