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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.49, 999 and 583.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.49, 999 and 583.15 is: 805.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.49 : 999 = 583.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.49/999 = 583.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.49x = 999 × 583.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.49x = 582,566.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,566.85/723.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.22

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