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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.74, 996.67 and 643.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.74, 996.67 and 643.07 is: 888.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.74 : 996.67 = 643.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.74/996.67 = 643.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.74x = 996.67 × 643.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.74x = 640,931.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,931.87/721.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.03

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