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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.91, 998.29 and 576.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.91, 998.29 and 576.61 is: 796.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.91 : 998.29 = 576.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.91/998.29 = 576.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.91x = 998.29 × 576.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.91x = 575,624.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,624.00/722.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.26

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