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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.52, 990.56 and 620.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.52, 990.56 and 620.72 is: 854.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.52 : 990.56 = 620.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.52/990.56 = 620.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.52x = 990.56 × 620.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.52x = 614,860.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,860.40/719.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.54

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