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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.74, 996.48 and 526.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.74, 996.48 and 526.18 is: 725.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.74 : 996.48 = 526.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.74/996.48 = 526.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.74x = 996.48 × 526.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.74x = 524,327.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,327.85/722.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.47

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