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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.33, 997.52 and 624.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.33, 997.52 and 624.51 is: 861.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.33 : 997.52 = 624.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.33/997.52 = 624.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.33x = 997.52 × 624.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.33x = 622,958.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,958.09/723.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.24

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