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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.90, 999.20 and 692.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.90, 999.20 and 692.50 is: 954.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.90 : 999.20 = 692.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.90/999.20 = 692.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.90x = 999.20 × 692.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.90x = 691,946
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,946/724.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.54

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