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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.86, 1,006.96 and 723.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.86, 1,006.96 and 723.40 is: 999.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.86 : 1,006.96 = 723.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.86/1,006.96 = 723.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.86x = 1,006.96 × 723.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.86x = 728,434.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,434.86/728.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.42

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