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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.08, 999 and 576.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.08, 999 and 576.48 is: 795.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.08 : 999 = 576.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.08/999 = 576.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.08x = 999 × 576.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.08x = 575,903.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,903.52/724.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.36

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