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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.66, 998.64 and 392.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.66, 998.64 and 392.07 is: 541.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.66 : 998.64 = 392.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.66/998.64 = 392.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.66x = 998.64 × 392.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.66x = 391,540.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,540.53/723.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.06

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