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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.72, 998.73 and 475.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.72, 998.73 and 475.26 is: 655.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.72 : 998.73 = 475.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.72/998.73 = 475.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.72x = 998.73 × 475.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.72x = 474,656.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,656.42/723.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.86

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