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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.68, 992.28 and 601.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.68, 992.28 and 601.84 is: 829.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.68 : 992.28 = 601.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.68/992.28 = 601.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.68x = 992.28 × 601.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.68x = 597,193.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,193.80/719.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.80

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