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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.95, 999.06 and 392.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.95, 999.06 and 392.37 is: 541.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.95 : 999.06 = 392.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.95/999.06 = 392.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.95x = 999.06 × 392.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.95x = 392,001.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,001.17/723.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.48

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