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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.89, 999.31 and 514.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.89, 999.31 and 514.50 is: 710.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.89 : 999.31 = 514.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.89/999.31 = 514.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.89x = 999.31 × 514.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.89x = 514,147.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,147.99/723.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.26

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