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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.45, 994.65 and 603.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.45, 994.65 and 603.58 is: 832.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.45 : 994.65 = 603.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.45/994.65 = 603.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.45x = 994.65 × 603.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.45x = 600,350.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,350.85/721.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.14

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