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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.40, 1,005.02 and 714.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.40, 1,005.02 and 714.76 is: 993.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.40 : 1,005.02 = 714.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.40/1,005.02 = 714.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.40x = 1,005.02 × 714.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.40x = 718,348.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,348.10/723.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.02

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