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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.47, 995.80 and 698.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.47, 995.80 and 698.41 is: 963.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.47 : 995.80 = 698.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.47/995.80 = 698.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.47x = 995.80 × 698.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.47x = 695,471.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,471.70/721.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.96

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