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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.76, 998.94 and 514.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.76, 998.94 and 514.24 is: 709.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.76 : 998.94 = 514.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.76/998.94 = 514.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.76x = 998.94 × 514.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.76x = 513,694.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,694.91/723.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.76

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