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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.48, 1,005.32 and 715.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.48, 1,005.32 and 715.95 is: 994.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.48 : 1,005.32 = 715.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.48/1,005.32 = 715.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.48x = 1,005.32 × 715.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.48x = 719,760.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,760.64/723.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.86

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