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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.72, 998.12 and 718.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.72, 998.12 and 718.38 is: 982.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.72 : 998.12 = 718.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.72/998.12 = 718.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.72x = 998.12 × 718.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.72x = 717,025.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,025.85/729.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.60

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