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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.91, 998.99 and 392.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.91, 998.99 and 392.33 is: 541.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.91 : 998.99 = 392.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.91/998.99 = 392.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.91x = 998.99 × 392.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.91x = 391,937.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,937.23/723.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.42

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