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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.38, 997.88 and 548.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.38, 997.88 and 548.42 is: 756.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.38 : 997.88 = 548.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.38/997.88 = 548.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.38x = 997.88 × 548.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.38x = 547,257.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,257.35/723.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.53

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