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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.71, 995.49 and 535.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.71, 995.49 and 535.01 is: 737.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.71 : 995.49 = 535.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.71/995.49 = 535.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.71x = 995.49 × 535.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.71x = 532,592.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,592.13/721.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.96

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