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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.15, 995.84 and 707.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.15, 995.84 and 707.04 is: 973.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.15 : 995.84 = 707.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.15/995.84 = 707.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.15x = 995.84 × 707.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.15x = 704,095.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,095.18/723.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.65

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