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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.46, 998.58 and 592.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.46, 998.58 and 592.78 is: 818.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.46 : 998.58 = 592.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.46/998.58 = 592.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.46x = 998.58 × 592.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.46x = 591,938.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,938.25/723.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.20

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