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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.38, 994.50 and 610.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.38, 994.50 and 610.41 is: 841.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.38 : 994.50 = 610.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.38/994.50 = 610.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.38x = 994.50 × 610.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.38x = 607,052.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,052.75/721.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.52

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