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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.22, 997.64 and 598.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.22, 997.64 and 598.16 is: 825.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.22 : 997.64 = 598.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.22/997.64 = 598.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.22x = 997.64 × 598.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.22x = 596,748.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,748.34/723.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.13

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