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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.71, 995.55 and 685.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.71, 995.55 and 685.65 is: 944.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.71 : 995.55 = 685.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.71/995.55 = 685.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.71x = 995.55 × 685.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.71x = 682,598.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,598.86/722.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.50

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