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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.64, 996.36 and 629.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.64, 996.36 and 629.04 is: 867.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.64 : 996.36 = 629.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.64/996.36 = 629.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.64x = 996.36 × 629.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.64x = 626,750.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,750.29/722.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.31

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