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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.34, 998.96 and 674.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.34, 998.96 and 674.32 is: 928.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.34 : 998.96 = 674.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.34/998.96 = 674.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.34x = 998.96 × 674.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.34x = 673,618.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,618.71/725.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.69

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