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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.58, 999.38 and 538.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.58, 999.38 and 538.07 is: 742.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.58 : 999.38 = 538.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.58/999.38 = 538.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.58x = 999.38 × 538.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.58x = 537,736.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,736.40/724.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.14

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