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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.38, 998.26 and 527.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.38, 998.26 and 527.05 is: 727.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.38 : 998.26 = 527.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.38/998.26 = 527.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.38x = 998.26 × 527.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.38x = 526,132.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,132.86/723.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.33

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