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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.98, 998.52 and 525.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.98, 998.52 and 525.54 is: 724.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.98 : 998.52 = 525.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.98/998.52 = 525.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.98x = 998.52 × 525.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.98x = 524,762.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,762.20/723.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.83

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