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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.44, 997.03 and 690.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.44, 997.03 and 690.64 is: 951.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.44 : 997.03 = 690.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.44/997.03 = 690.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.44x = 997.03 × 690.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.44x = 688,588.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,588.80/723.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.83

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