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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.43, 997.09 and 548.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.43, 997.09 and 548.83 is: 756.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.43 : 997.09 = 548.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.43/997.09 = 548.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.43x = 997.09 × 548.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.43x = 547,232.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,232.90/723.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.44

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