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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.08, 997.85 and 391.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.08, 997.85 and 391.51 is: 540.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.08 : 997.85 = 391.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.08/997.85 = 391.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.08x = 997.85 × 391.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.08x = 390,663.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,663.26/723.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.28

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