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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.11, 997.20 and 691.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.11, 997.20 and 691.32 is: 952.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.11 : 997.20 = 691.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.11/997.20 = 691.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.11x = 997.20 × 691.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.11x = 689,384.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,384.30/724.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.04

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