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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.39, 999.90 and 631.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.39, 999.90 and 631.80 is: 869.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.39 : 999.90 = 631.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.39/999.90 = 631.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.39x = 999.90 × 631.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.39x = 631,736.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,736.82/726.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.69

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