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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.62, 995.42 and 673.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.62, 995.42 and 673.02 is: 928.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.62 : 995.42 = 673.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.62/995.42 = 673.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.62x = 995.42 × 673.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.62x = 669,939.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,939.25/721.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.38

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