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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.37, 998.81 and 524.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.37, 998.81 and 524.80 is: 723.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.37 : 998.81 = 524.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.37/998.81 = 524.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.37x = 998.81 × 524.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.37x = 524,177.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,177.41/724.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.63

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