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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.18, 996.20 and 673.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.18, 996.20 and 673.58 is: 929.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.18 : 996.20 = 673.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.18/996.20 = 673.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.18x = 996.20 × 673.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.18x = 671,022.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,022.04/722.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.16

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