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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.77, 1,006.94 and 716.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.77, 1,006.94 and 716.13 is: 994.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.77 : 1,006.94 = 716.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.77/1,006.94 = 716.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.77x = 1,006.94 × 716.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.77x = 721,101.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,101.73/724.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.94

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