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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.60, 996.57 and 710.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.60, 996.57 and 710.10 is: 977.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.60 : 996.57 = 710.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.60/996.57 = 710.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.60x = 996.57 × 710.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.60x = 707,664.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,664.36/723.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.98

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