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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.31, 1,075.37 and 667.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.31, 1,075.37 and 667.13 is: 994.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.31 : 1,075.37 = 667.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.31/1,075.37 = 667.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.31x = 1,075.37 × 667.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.31x = 717,411.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,411.59/721.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.60

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