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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.45, 997.92 and 671.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.45, 997.92 and 671.29 is: 924.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.45 : 997.92 = 671.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.45/997.92 = 671.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.45x = 997.92 × 671.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.45x = 669,894.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,894.53/724.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.69

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