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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.90, 996.44 and 690.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.90, 996.44 and 690.50 is: 951.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.90 : 996.44 = 690.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.90/996.44 = 690.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.90x = 996.44 × 690.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.90x = 688,041.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,041.82/722.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.78

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