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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723, 997.86 and 548.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723, 997.86 and 548.04 is: 756.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723 : 997.86 = 548.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723/997.86 = 548.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723x = 997.86 × 548.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723x = 546,867.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,867.19/723
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.39

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