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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.15, 998.04 and 524.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.15, 998.04 and 524.62 is: 724.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.15 : 998.04 = 524.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.15/998.04 = 524.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.15x = 998.04 × 524.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.15x = 523,594.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,594.96/723.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.05

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