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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.24, 996.06 and 624.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.24, 996.06 and 624.96 is: 860.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.24 : 996.06 = 624.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.24/996.06 = 624.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.24x = 996.06 × 624.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.24x = 622,497.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,497.66/723.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.71

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