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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.08, 996.48 and 526.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.08, 996.48 and 526.22 is: 725.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.08 : 996.48 = 526.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.08/996.48 = 526.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.08x = 996.48 × 526.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.08x = 524,367.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,367.71/723.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.19

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