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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.53, 995.76 and 623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.53, 995.76 and 623.52 is: 860.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.53 : 995.76 = 623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.53/995.76 = 623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.53x = 995.76 × 623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.53x = 620,876.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,876.28/721.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.50

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