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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.44, 1,003.32 and 669.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.44, 1,003.32 and 669.04 is: 924.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.44 : 1,003.32 = 669.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.44/1,003.32 = 669.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.44x = 1,003.32 × 669.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.44x = 671,261.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,261.21/726.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.04

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