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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.12, 995.12 and 441.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.12, 995.12 and 441.37 is: 609.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.12 : 995.12 = 441.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.12/995.12 = 441.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.12x = 995.12 × 441.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.12x = 439,208.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,208.93/721.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.06

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