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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.40, 998.16 and 612.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.40, 998.16 and 612.64 is: 845.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.40 : 998.16 = 612.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.40/998.16 = 612.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.40x = 998.16 × 612.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.40x = 611,512.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,512.74/723.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.33

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