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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.74, 998.77 and 392.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.74, 998.77 and 392.17 is: 541.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.74 : 998.77 = 392.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.74/998.77 = 392.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.74x = 998.77 × 392.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.74x = 391,687.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,687.63/723.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.20

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