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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.47, 993.39 and 615.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.47, 993.39 and 615.21 is: 848.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.47 : 993.39 = 615.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.47/993.39 = 615.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.47x = 993.39 × 615.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.47x = 611,143.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,143.46/720.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.26

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