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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.93, 997.95 and 708.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.93, 997.95 and 708.40 is: 976.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.93 : 997.95 = 708.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.93/997.95 = 708.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.93x = 997.95 × 708.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.93x = 706,947.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,947.78/723.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.54

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