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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.03, 992.37 and 692.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.03, 992.37 and 692.97 is: 951.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.03 : 992.37 = 692.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.03/992.37 = 692.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.03x = 992.37 × 692.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.03x = 687,682.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,682.64/723.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.11

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