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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.90, 994.95 and 602.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.90, 994.95 and 602.70 is: 831.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.90 : 994.95 = 602.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.90/994.95 = 602.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.90x = 994.95 × 602.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.90x = 599,656.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,656.37/720.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.82

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