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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.73, 994.61 and 514.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.73, 994.61 and 514.37 is: 708.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.73 : 994.61 = 514.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.73/994.61 = 514.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.73x = 994.61 × 514.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.73x = 511,594.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,594.97/721.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.85

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