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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.18, 999.27 and 577.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.18, 999.27 and 577.02 is: 797.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.18 : 999.27 = 577.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.18/999.27 = 577.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.18x = 999.27 × 577.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.18x = 576,598.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,598.78/723.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.31

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