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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.80, 998.60 and 514.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.80, 998.60 and 514.02 is: 709.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.80 : 998.60 = 514.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.80/998.60 = 514.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.80x = 998.60 × 514.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.80x = 513,300.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,300.37/723.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.17

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