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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.24, 998.34 and 527.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.24, 998.34 and 527.76 is: 728.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.24 : 998.34 = 527.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.24/998.34 = 527.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.24x = 998.34 × 527.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.24x = 526,883.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,883.92/723.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.50

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