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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.48, 994.56 and 603.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.48, 994.56 and 603.84 is: 833.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.48 : 994.56 = 603.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.48/994.56 = 603.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.48x = 994.56 × 603.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.48x = 600,555.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,555.11/720.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.55

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