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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.26, 998.95 and 527.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.26, 998.95 and 527.65 is: 728.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.26 : 998.95 = 527.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.26/998.95 = 527.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.26x = 998.95 × 527.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.26x = 527,095.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,095.97/723.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.78

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