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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.81, 998.87 and 392.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.81, 998.87 and 392.24 is: 541.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.81 : 998.87 = 392.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.81/998.87 = 392.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.81x = 998.87 × 392.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.81x = 391,789.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,789.81/723.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.29

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