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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.68, 999.37 and 526.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.68, 999.37 and 526.82 is: 726.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.68 : 999.37 = 526.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.68/999.37 = 526.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.68x = 999.37 × 526.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.68x = 526,488.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,488.10/724.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.51

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