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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.86, 993.57 and 603.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.86, 993.57 and 603.22 is: 832.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.86 : 993.57 = 603.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.86/993.57 = 603.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.86x = 993.57 × 603.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.86x = 599,341.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,341.30/719.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.58

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