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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.04, 997.04 and 598.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.04, 997.04 and 598.30 is: 825.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.04 : 997.04 = 598.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.04/997.04 = 598.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.04x = 997.04 × 598.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.04x = 596,529.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,529.03/723.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.03

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