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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.24, 994.44 and 718.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.24, 994.44 and 718.56 is: 988.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.24 : 994.44 = 718.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.24/994.44 = 718.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.24x = 994.44 × 718.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.24x = 714,564.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,564.81/723.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.01

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