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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.77, 994.10 and 661.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.77, 994.10 and 661.94 is: 912.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.77 : 994.10 = 661.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.77/994.10 = 661.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.77x = 994.10 × 661.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.77x = 658,026.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,026.27/720.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.96

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