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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.86, 998.92 and 392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.86, 998.92 and 392.28 is: 541.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.86 : 998.92 = 392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.86/998.92 = 392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.86x = 998.92 × 392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.86x = 391,854.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,854.38/723.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.34

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