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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.90, 995.76 and 679.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.90, 995.76 and 679.86 is: 939.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.90 : 995.76 = 679.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.90/995.76 = 679.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.90x = 995.76 × 679.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.90x = 676,977.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,977.39/720.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.07

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