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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.04, 997.88 and 700.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.04, 997.88 and 700.36 is: 966.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.04 : 997.88 = 700.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.04/997.88 = 700.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.04x = 997.88 × 700.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.04x = 698,875.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,875.24/723.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.58

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