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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.10, 995.40 and 511.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.10, 995.40 and 511.56 is: 705.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.10 : 995.40 = 511.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.10/995.40 = 511.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.10x = 995.40 × 511.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.10x = 509,206.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,206.82/722.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.17

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