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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.68, 998.00 and 525.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.68, 998.00 and 525.82 is: 725.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.68 : 998.00 = 525.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.68/998.00 = 525.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.68x = 998.00 × 525.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.68x = 524,762.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,762.79/723.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.13

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