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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.28, 994.72 and 611.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.28, 994.72 and 611.04 is: 842.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.28 : 994.72 = 611.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.28/994.72 = 611.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.28x = 994.72 × 611.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.28x = 607,813.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,813.71/721.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.69

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