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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.35, 992.07 and 669.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.35, 992.07 and 669.32 is: 921.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.35 : 992.07 = 669.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.35/992.07 = 669.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.35x = 992.07 × 669.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.35x = 664,012.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,012.29/720.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.79

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