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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.92, 994.84 and 441.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.92, 994.84 and 441.18 is: 608.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.92 : 994.84 = 441.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.92/994.84 = 441.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.92x = 994.84 × 441.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.92x = 438,902.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,902.41/720.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.81

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