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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.29, 996.40 and 694.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.29, 996.40 and 694.35 is: 957.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.29 : 996.40 = 694.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.29/996.40 = 694.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.29x = 996.40 × 694.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.29x = 691,850.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,850.34/722.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.86

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