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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.75, 998.78 and 392.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.75, 998.78 and 392.18 is: 541.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.75 : 998.78 = 392.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.75/998.78 = 392.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.75x = 998.78 × 392.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.75x = 391,701.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,701.27/723.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.21

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