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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.36, 994.26 and 603.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.36, 994.26 and 603.72 is: 833.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.36 : 994.26 = 603.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.36/994.26 = 603.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.36x = 994.26 × 603.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.36x = 600,254.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,254.65/720.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.27

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