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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.36, 997.80 and 624.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.36, 997.80 and 624.18 is: 860.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.36 : 997.80 = 624.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.36/997.80 = 624.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.36x = 997.80 × 624.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.36x = 622,806.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,806.80/723.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.99

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