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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.85, 1,005.62 and 717.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.85, 1,005.62 and 717.10 is: 996.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.85 : 1,005.62 = 717.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.85/1,005.62 = 717.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.85x = 1,005.62 × 717.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.85x = 721,130.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,130.10/723.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.24

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