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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.68, 1,002.85 and 669.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.68, 1,002.85 and 669.67 is: 921.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.68 : 1,002.85 = 669.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.68/1,002.85 = 669.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.68x = 1,002.85 × 669.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.68x = 671,578.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,578.56/728.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.64

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