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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.22, 993.30 and 622.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.22, 993.30 and 622.94 is: 857.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.22 : 993.30 = 622.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.22/993.30 = 622.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.22x = 993.30 × 622.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.22x = 618,766.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,766.30/721.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.94

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