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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.54, 997.56 and 513.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.54, 997.56 and 513.16 is: 708.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.54 : 997.56 = 513.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.54/997.56 = 513.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.54x = 997.56 × 513.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.54x = 511,907.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,907.89/722.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.48

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