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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.03, 997.78 and 391.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.03, 997.78 and 391.45 is: 540.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.03 : 997.78 = 391.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.03/997.78 = 391.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.03x = 997.78 × 391.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.03x = 390,579.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,579.02/723.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.20

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