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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.21, 998.73 and 636.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.21, 998.73 and 636.73 is: 878.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.21 : 998.73 = 636.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.21/998.73 = 636.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.21x = 998.73 × 636.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.21x = 635,921.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,921.35/724.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.09

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