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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.88, 994.11 and 437.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.88, 994.11 and 437.23 is: 602.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.88 : 994.11 = 437.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.88/994.11 = 437.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.88x = 994.11 × 437.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.88x = 434,654.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,654.72/720.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.95

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