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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.13, 998.02 and 534.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.13, 998.02 and 534.40 is: 737.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.13 : 998.02 = 534.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.13/998.02 = 534.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.13x = 998.02 × 534.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.13x = 533,340.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,340.06/723.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.55

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