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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.48, 996.84 and 526.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.48, 996.84 and 526.56 is: 725.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.48 : 996.84 = 526.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.48/996.84 = 526.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.48x = 996.84 × 526.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.48x = 524,896.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,896.07/723.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.52

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