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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.04, 997.80 and 391.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.04, 997.80 and 391.47 is: 540.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.04 : 997.80 = 391.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.04/997.80 = 391.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.04x = 997.80 × 391.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.04x = 390,606.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,606.36/723.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.22

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