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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.38, 997.76 and 699.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.38, 997.76 and 699.27 is: 964.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.38 : 997.76 = 699.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.38/997.76 = 699.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.38x = 997.76 × 699.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.38x = 697,703.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,703.64/723.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.51

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