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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.26, 995.88 and 683.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.26, 995.88 and 683.35 is: 942.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.26 : 995.88 = 683.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.26/995.88 = 683.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.26x = 995.88 × 683.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.26x = 680,534.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,534.60/722.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.23

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