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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.99, 998.49 and 651.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.99, 998.49 and 651.09 is: 897.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.99 : 998.49 = 651.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.99/998.49 = 651.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.99x = 998.49 × 651.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.99x = 650,106.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,106.85/723.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.95

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