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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.24, 999.03 and 644.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.24, 999.03 and 644.85 is: 890.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.24 : 999.03 = 644.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.24/999.03 = 644.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.24x = 999.03 × 644.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.24x = 644,224.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,224.50/723.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.75

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