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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.32, 994.02 and 622.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.32, 994.02 and 622.68 is: 858.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.32 : 994.02 = 622.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.32/994.02 = 622.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.32x = 994.02 × 622.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.32x = 618,956.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,956.37/721.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.09

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