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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.98, 999.90 and 526.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.98, 999.90 and 526.54 is: 726.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.98 : 999.90 = 526.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.98/999.90 = 526.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.98x = 999.90 × 526.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.98x = 526,487.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,487.35/724.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.21

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