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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.53, 998.52 and 625.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.53, 998.52 and 625.52 is: 863.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.53 : 998.52 = 625.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.53/998.52 = 625.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.53x = 998.52 × 625.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.53x = 624,594.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,594.23/723.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.26

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