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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.05, 997.56 and 599.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.05, 997.56 and 599.04 is: 825.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.05 : 997.56 = 599.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.05/997.56 = 599.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.05x = 997.56 × 599.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.05x = 597,578.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,578.34/724.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.33

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