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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.06, 992.40 and 620.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.06, 992.40 and 620.22 is: 854.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.06 : 992.40 = 620.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.06/992.40 = 620.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.06x = 992.40 × 620.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.06x = 615,506.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,506.33/720.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.80

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