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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.07, 996.44 and 526.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.07, 996.44 and 526.41 is: 726.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.07 : 996.44 = 526.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.07/996.44 = 526.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.07x = 996.44 × 526.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.07x = 524,533.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,533.35/722.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.43

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