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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.56, 999.96 and 517.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.56, 999.96 and 517.68 is: 714.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.56 : 999.96 = 517.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.56/999.96 = 517.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.56x = 999.96 × 517.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.56x = 517,659.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,659.29/724.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.45

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