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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.82, 995 and 692.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.82, 995 and 692.66 is: 954.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.82 : 995 = 692.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.82/995 = 692.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.82x = 995 × 692.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.82x = 689,196.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,196.70/721.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.80

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