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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.85, 995.09 and 520.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.85, 995.09 and 520.02 is: 716.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.85 : 995.09 = 520.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.85/995.09 = 520.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.85x = 995.09 × 520.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.85x = 517,464.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,464.10/721.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.86

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