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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.90, 992.52 and 610.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.90, 992.52 and 610.20 is: 840.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.90 : 992.52 = 610.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.90/992.52 = 610.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.90x = 992.52 × 610.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.90x = 605,635.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,635.70/720.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.11

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