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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.90, 996.93 and 526.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.90, 996.93 and 526.07 is: 725.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.90 : 996.93 = 526.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.90/996.93 = 526.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.90x = 996.93 × 526.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.90x = 524,449.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,449.98/722.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.49

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