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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.74, 998.34 and 606.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.74, 998.34 and 606.30 is: 836.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.74 : 998.34 = 606.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.74/998.34 = 606.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.74x = 998.34 × 606.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.74x = 605,293.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,293.54/723.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.34

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