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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.56, 994.32 and 511.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.56, 994.32 and 511.98 is: 705.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.56 : 994.32 = 511.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.56/994.32 = 511.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.56x = 994.32 × 511.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.56x = 509,071.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,071.95/721.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.52

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