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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.94, 999.18 and 475.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.94, 999.18 and 475.25 is: 655.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.94 : 999.18 = 475.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.94/999.18 = 475.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.94x = 999.18 × 475.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.94x = 474,865.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,865.80/723.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.94

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