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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.34, 994.83 and 671.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.34, 994.83 and 671.31 is: 924.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.34 : 994.83 = 671.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.34/994.83 = 671.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.34x = 994.83 × 671.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.34x = 667,839.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,839.33/722.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.55

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