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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.06, 998.46 and 549.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.06, 998.46 and 549.18 is: 758.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.06 : 998.46 = 549.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.06/998.46 = 549.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.06x = 998.46 × 549.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.06x = 548,334.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,334.26/723.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.35

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