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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.90, 994.71 and 610.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.90, 994.71 and 610.14 is: 841.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.90 : 994.71 = 610.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.90/994.71 = 610.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.90x = 994.71 × 610.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.90x = 606,912.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,912.36/720.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.88

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