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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.81, 998.89 and 524.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.81, 998.89 and 524.74 is: 724.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.81 : 998.89 = 524.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.81/998.89 = 524.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.81x = 998.89 × 524.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.81x = 524,154.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,154.91/723.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.16

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