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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.48, 999.30 and 669.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.48, 999.30 and 669.76 is: 923.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.48 : 999.30 = 669.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.48/999.30 = 669.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.48x = 999.30 × 669.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.48x = 669,291.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,291.17/724.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.82

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