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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.68, 997.80 and 605.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.68, 997.80 and 605.84 is: 835.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.68 : 997.80 = 605.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.68/997.80 = 605.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.68x = 997.80 × 605.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.68x = 604,507.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,507.15/723.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.32

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