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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.16, 994.88 and 638.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.16, 994.88 and 638.72 is: 878.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.16 : 994.88 = 638.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.16/994.88 = 638.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.16x = 994.88 × 638.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.16x = 635,450.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,450.11/723.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.71

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