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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.64, 996 and 520.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.64, 996 and 520.92 is: 717.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.64 : 996 = 520.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.64/996 = 520.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.64x = 996 × 520.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.64x = 518,836.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,836.32/722.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.97

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