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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.80, 997.92 and 688.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.80, 997.92 and 688.32 is: 950.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.80 : 997.92 = 688.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.80/997.92 = 688.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.80x = 997.92 × 688.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.80x = 686,888.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,888.29/722.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.32

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