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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.94, 998.36 and 557.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.94, 998.36 and 557.89 is: 769.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.94 : 998.36 = 557.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.94/998.36 = 557.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.94x = 998.36 × 557.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.94x = 556,971.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,971.87/723.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.36

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