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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.02, 997.50 and 548.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.02, 997.50 and 548.60 is: 756.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.02 : 997.50 = 548.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.02/997.50 = 548.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.02x = 997.50 × 548.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.02x = 547,228.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,228.50/723.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.86

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