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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.28, 998.16 and 513.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.28, 998.16 and 513.68 is: 708.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.28 : 998.16 = 513.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.28/998.16 = 513.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.28x = 998.16 × 513.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.28x = 512,734.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,734.83/723.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.90

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