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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.32, 994.77 and 620.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.32, 994.77 and 620.54 is: 856.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.32 : 994.77 = 620.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.32/994.77 = 620.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.32x = 994.77 × 620.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.32x = 617,293.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,293.33/720.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.98

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