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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.51, 1,000.40 and 669.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.51, 1,000.40 and 669.23 is: 924.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.51 : 1,000.40 = 669.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.51/1,000.40 = 669.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.51x = 1,000.40 × 669.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.51x = 669,496.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,496.86/724.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.07

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