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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.34, 998.25 and 548.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.34, 998.25 and 548.38 is: 756.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.34 : 998.25 = 548.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.34/998.25 = 548.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.34x = 998.25 × 548.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.34x = 547,420.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,420.34/723.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.80

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