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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.98, 996.84 and 675.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.98, 996.84 and 675.54 is: 932.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.98 : 996.84 = 675.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.98/996.84 = 675.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.98x = 996.84 × 675.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.98x = 673,405.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,405.29/721.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.72

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