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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.71, 996.30 and 536.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.71, 996.30 and 536.27 is: 740.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.71 : 996.30 = 536.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.71/996.30 = 536.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.71x = 996.30 × 536.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.71x = 534,286.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,286.42/721.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.31

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