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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.38, 998.72 and 557.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.38, 998.72 and 557.28 is: 769.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.38 : 998.72 = 557.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.38/998.72 = 557.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.38x = 998.72 × 557.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.38x = 556,563.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,563.90/723.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.40

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