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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.27, 997.56 and 623.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.27, 997.56 and 623.87 is: 860.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.27 : 997.56 = 623.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.27/997.56 = 623.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.27x = 997.56 × 623.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.27x = 622,347.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,347.76/723.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.46

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