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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.13, 996.52 and 526.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.13, 996.52 and 526.47 is: 726.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.13 : 996.52 = 526.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.13/996.52 = 526.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.13x = 996.52 × 526.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.13x = 524,637.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,637.88/722.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.51

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