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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.32, 999.20 and 575.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.32, 999.20 and 575.76 is: 795.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.32 : 999.20 = 575.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.32/999.20 = 575.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.32x = 999.20 × 575.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.32x = 575,299.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,299.39/723.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.36

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