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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.96, 998.82 and 592.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.96, 998.82 and 592.92 is: 818.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.96 : 998.82 = 592.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.96/998.82 = 592.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.96x = 998.82 × 592.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.96x = 592,220.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,220.35/723.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.03

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