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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.95, 998.61 and 671.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.95, 998.61 and 671.80 is: 925.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.95 : 998.61 = 671.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.95/998.61 = 671.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.95x = 998.61 × 671.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.95x = 670,857.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,857.85/724.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.38

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