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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.23, 999 and 576.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.23, 999 and 576.81 is: 795.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.23 : 999 = 576.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.23/999 = 576.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.23x = 999 × 576.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.23x = 576,233.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,233.19/724.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.65

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