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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.04, 997.92 and 699.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.04, 997.92 and 699.04 is: 964.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.04 : 997.92 = 699.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.04/997.92 = 699.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.04x = 997.92 × 699.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.04x = 697,586.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,586.00/723.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.80

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