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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.86, 994.68 and 441.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.86, 994.68 and 441.21 is: 608.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.86 : 994.68 = 441.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.86/994.68 = 441.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.86x = 994.68 × 441.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.86x = 438,862.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,862.76/720.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.81

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