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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.89, 998.96 and 392.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.89, 998.96 and 392.31 is: 541.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.89 : 998.96 = 392.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.89/998.96 = 392.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.89x = 998.96 × 392.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.89x = 391,902.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,902.00/723.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.38

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