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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.87, 999.27 and 514.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.87, 999.27 and 514.23 is: 709.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.87 : 999.27 = 514.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.87/999.27 = 514.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.87x = 999.27 × 514.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.87x = 513,854.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,854.61/723.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.87

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