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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.34, 997.58 and 673.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.34, 997.58 and 673.32 is: 927.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.34 : 997.58 = 673.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.34/997.58 = 673.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.34x = 997.58 × 673.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.34x = 671,690.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,690.57/724.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.31

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