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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.96, 997.38 and 592.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.96, 997.38 and 592.20 is: 815.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.96 : 997.38 = 592.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.96/997.38 = 592.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.96x = 997.38 × 592.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.96x = 590,648.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,648.44/723.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.86

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