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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.95, 996.26 and 526.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.95, 996.26 and 526.29 is: 726.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.95 : 996.26 = 526.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.95/996.26 = 526.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.95x = 996.26 × 526.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.95x = 524,321.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,321.68/721.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.26

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