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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.72, 999.12 and 444.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.72, 999.12 and 444.04 is: 613.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.72 : 999.12 = 444.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.72/999.12 = 444.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.72x = 999.12 × 444.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.72x = 443,649.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,649.24/723.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.01

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