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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.72, 993.96 and 610.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.72, 993.96 and 610.08 is: 841.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.72 : 993.96 = 610.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.72/993.96 = 610.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.72x = 993.96 × 610.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.72x = 606,395.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,395.12/720.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.37

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