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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.73, 996.11 and 536.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.73, 996.11 and 536.45 is: 740.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.73 : 996.11 = 536.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.73/996.11 = 536.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.73x = 996.11 × 536.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.73x = 534,360.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,360.53/721.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.39

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