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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.44, 998.10 and 590.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.44, 998.10 and 590.43 is: 814.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.44 : 998.10 = 590.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.44/998.10 = 590.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.44x = 998.10 × 590.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.44x = 589,308.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,308.18/723.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.59

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