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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.89, 998.99 and 440.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.89, 998.99 and 440.22 is: 607.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.89 : 998.99 = 440.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.89/998.99 = 440.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.89x = 998.99 × 440.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.89x = 439,777.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,777.38/723.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.52

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