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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.32, 997.92 and 590.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.32, 997.92 and 590.30 is: 814.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.32 : 997.92 = 590.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.32/997.92 = 590.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.32x = 997.92 × 590.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.32x = 589,072.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,072.33/723.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.40

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