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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.20, 995.43 and 603.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.20, 995.43 and 603.06 is: 832.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.20 : 995.43 = 603.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.20/995.43 = 603.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.20x = 995.43 × 603.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.20x = 600,304.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,304.02/721.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.37

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